The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19) vs. BMW X1 sDrive18d (12 - 15)
€ 29,700

€ 31,100

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes GLA 180 is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the BMW X1 sDrive18d.
Mercedes GLA 180
BMW X1 sDrive18d
58.8
71
79.6
60.8
70.8
79
71 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
58.8 in
Height
60.8 in
106.3
174.2
108.7
176.3
174.2 in
Length
176.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180
BMW X1 sDrive18d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.3 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180
BMW X1 sDrive18d
X156
Generation
E84
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180
BMW X1 sDrive18d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 270.910
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
141 hp
BMW X1 sDrive18d
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW X1 sDrive18d
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180
BMW X1 sDrive18d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X1 sDrive18d
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25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.31 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
25.63 lb/hp
24.31 lb/hp
BMW X1 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180
BMW X1 sDrive18d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
41 mpg
48 mpg
BMW X1 sDrive18d
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
545 mi
Range
774 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
545 mi
774 mi
BMW X1 sDrive18d
Environmental Impact
108 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
108 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW X1 sDrive18d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180
BMW X1 sDrive18d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft