The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 (15 - 17) vs. BMW X1 xDrive23d (09 - 12)
€ 33,600
€ 37,900
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 250 is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the BMW X1 xDrive23d.
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 xDrive23d
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 250
BMW X1 xDrive23d
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.35 %
General
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 xDrive23d
X156
Generation
E84
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 xDrive23d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 270.920
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
208 hp
201 hp
BMW X1 xDrive23d
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X1 xDrive23d
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 xDrive23d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X1 xDrive23d
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15.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.42 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
BMW X1 xDrive23d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 xDrive23d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
39 mpg
39 mpg
BMW X1 xDrive23d
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
510 mi
Range
632 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
510 mi
632 mi
BMW X1 xDrive23d
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
115.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW X1 xDrive23d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 xDrive23d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
