The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19) vs. BMW X1 sDrive20i Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 29,700

€ 33,800

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes GLA 180 is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the BMW X1 sDrive20i.
Mercedes GLA 180
BMW X1 sDrive20i
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
175.4
174.2 in
Length
175.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180
BMW X1 sDrive20i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.99 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180
BMW X1 sDrive20i
X156
Generation
E84
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180
BMW X1 sDrive20i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
BMW N20
M 270.910
Engine Code
N20-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
181 hp
BMW X1 sDrive20i
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW X1 sDrive20i
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180
BMW X1 sDrive20i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X1 sDrive20i
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25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.3 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
25.63 lb/hp
19.3 lb/hp
BMW X1 sDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180
BMW X1 sDrive20i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
41 mpg
33 mpg
BMW X1 sDrive20i
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
545 mi
Range
551 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
545 mi
551 mi
BMW X1 sDrive20i
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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
108 kWh
134.5 kWh
BMW X1 sDrive20i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180
BMW X1 sDrive20i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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