The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. BMW X1 sDrive16d Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 37,000

€ 31,700

€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 220 CDI is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the BMW X1 sDrive16d.
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
BMW X1 sDrive16d
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
176.3
173.9 in
Length
176.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
BMW X1 sDrive16d
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.22 %

General
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
BMW X1 sDrive16d
X156
Generation
E84
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
BMW X1 sDrive16d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N47
OM 651.930
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
168 hp
114 hp
BMW X1 sDrive16d
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW X1 sDrive16d
Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
BMW X1 sDrive16d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X1 sDrive16d
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20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.36 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
20.14 lb/hp
30.36 lb/hp
BMW X1 sDrive16d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
BMW X1 sDrive16d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
53 mpg
47 mpg
BMW X1 sDrive16d
44 mpg
city
42 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
706 mi
Range
758 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
706 mi
758 mi
BMW X1 sDrive16d
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
102.8 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
90.4 kWh
102.8 kWh
BMW X1 sDrive16d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
BMW X1 sDrive16d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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