The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15) vs. BMW X1 sDrive18i Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 56,200
€ 32,600
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes GLA 45 AMG is 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 7.2 inches lower than the BMW X1 sDrive18i.
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
BMW X1 sDrive18i
55.7
71
79.6
62.9
71.7
81.1
71 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
55.7 in
Height
62.9 in
106.3
175
105.1
174.8
175 in
Length
174.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
BMW X1 sDrive18i
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.04 %
General
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
BMW X1 sDrive18i
X156
Generation
F48
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
BMW B38
M 133.980
Engine Code
B38-A15

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
355 hp
134 hp
BMW X1 sDrive18i
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Performance
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
BMW X1 sDrive18i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X1 sDrive18i
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9.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
9.84 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
31 mpg
44 mpg
BMW X1 sDrive18i
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
464 mi
Range
598 mi
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
464 mi
598 mi
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
142.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW X1 sDrive18i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
BMW X1 sDrive18i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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









