The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 8G-DCT (20 - ..) vs. BMW X1 sDrive18i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
€ 42,200

€ 34,800

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW X1 sDrive18i.
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 sDrive18i
63.4
72.2
79.5
62.9
71.7
81.1
72.2 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
63.4 in
Height
62.9 in
107.4
173.6
105.1
175.1
173.6 in
Length
175.1 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 sDrive18i
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.27 %

General
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 sDrive18i
H247
Generation
F48
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
BMW B38
M 260.920
Engine Code
B38-A15

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
221 hp
138 hp
BMW X1 sDrive18i
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 sDrive18i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X1 sDrive18i
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15.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.04 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.36 lb/hp
24.04 lb/hp
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
36 mpg
44 mpg
BMW X1 sDrive18i
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
405 mi
Range
587 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
405 mi
587 mi
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Environmental Impact
125 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).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
125 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 sDrive18i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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