The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 4MATIC 8G-DCT (20 - ..) vs. BMW X1 xDrive18d (12 - 15)
€ 44,400
€ 33,100
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW X1 xDrive18d.
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 xDrive18d
63.4
72.2
79.5
60.8
70.8
79
72.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
63.4 in
Height
60.8 in
107.4
173.6
108.7
176.3
173.6 in
Length
176.3 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 xDrive18d
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.43 %
General
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 xDrive18d
H247
Generation
E84
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 xDrive18d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 260.920
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
221 hp
141 hp
BMW X1 xDrive18d
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW X1 xDrive18d
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 xDrive18d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X1 xDrive18d
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15.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.96 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
BMW X1 xDrive18d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 xDrive18d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
34 mpg
43 mpg
BMW X1 xDrive18d
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
453 mi
Range
689 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
453 mi
689 mi
BMW X1 xDrive18d
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
132.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW X1 xDrive18d
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 xDrive18d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
