The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. BMW X1 sDrive18i Steptronic DKG (17 - 19)
€ 37,000
€ 33,800
€ 37,000
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 Mercedes GLA 220 CDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 4.1 inches lower than the BMW X1 sDrive18i.
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
BMW X1 sDrive18i
58.8
71
79.6
62.9
71.7
81.1
71 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58.8 in
Height
62.9 in
106.3
173.9
105.1
174.8
173.9 in
Length
174.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
BMW X1 sDrive18i
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.95 %
General
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
BMW X1 sDrive18i
X156
Generation
F48
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW B38
OM 651.930
Engine Code
B38-A15

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
168 hp
138 hp
BMW X1 sDrive18i
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
BMW X1 sDrive18i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X1 sDrive18i
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20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.04 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
20.14 lb/hp
24.04 lb/hp
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
53 mpg
39 mpg
BMW X1 sDrive18i
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
706 mi
Range
519 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
706 mi
519 mi
BMW X1 sDrive18i
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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
90.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
BMW X1 sDrive18i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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





















