The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. BMW X1 xDrive20i Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 32,100

€ 35,800

€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 200 CDI is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the BMW X1 xDrive20i.
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
BMW X1 xDrive20i
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
173.9
108.7
175.4
173.9 in
Length
175.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
BMW X1 xDrive20i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.62 %

General
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
BMW X1 xDrive20i
X156
Generation
E84
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
BMW X1 xDrive20i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N20
OM 651.930
Engine Code
N20-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
134 hp
181 hp
BMW X1 xDrive20i
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW X1 xDrive20i
Performance
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
BMW X1 xDrive20i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X1 xDrive20i
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24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.28 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
24.76 lb/hp
20.28 lb/hp
BMW X1 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
BMW X1 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
55 mpg
31 mpg
BMW X1 xDrive20i
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
723 mi
Range
515 mi
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
723 mi
515 mi
BMW X1 xDrive20i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
88.5 kWh
144 kWh
BMW X1 xDrive20i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
BMW X1 xDrive20i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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