The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 17) vs. BMW X1 xDrive20i (12 - 15)
€ 38,000
€ 34,200
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 250 is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the BMW X1 xDrive20i.
Mercedes GLA 250
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
176.3
173.9 in
Length
176.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 xDrive20i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.8 %
General
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 xDrive20i
X156
Generation
E84
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 xDrive20i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
BMW N20
M 270.920
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
208 hp
181 hp
BMW X1 xDrive20i
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW X1 xDrive20i
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 xDrive20i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X1 xDrive20i
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15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.1 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.95 lb/hp
20.1 lb/hp
BMW X1 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 xDrive20i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
37 mpg
31 mpg
BMW X1 xDrive20i
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
544 mi
Range
522 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
544 mi
522 mi
BMW X1 xDrive20i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
142.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
121.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW X1 xDrive20i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 xDrive20i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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
