The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 8G-DCT (20 - ..) vs. BMW X1 xDrive28i Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 42,200

€ 42,500

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW X1 xDrive28i.
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 xDrive28i
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
175.4
173.6 in
Length
175.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 xDrive28i
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.8 %

General
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 xDrive28i
H247
Generation
E84
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
BMW N20
M 260.920
Engine Code
N20-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
221 hp
242 hp
BMW X1 xDrive28i
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 xDrive28i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X1 xDrive28i
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15.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.21 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.36 lb/hp
15.21 lb/hp
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
36 mpg
30 mpg
BMW X1 xDrive28i
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
405 mi
Range
495 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
405 mi
495 mi
BMW X1 xDrive28i
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
125 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW X1 xDrive28i
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
BMW X1 xDrive28i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 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