BMW X1 2012 vs Mercedes GLA 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
|
BMW X1 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X1 engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes GLA, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes GLA. Thanks to more power BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 56 litres | |
| 890 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.49 m | |
| BMW X1 is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes GLA, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW X1 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 421 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | 1235 litres | |
| BMW X1 has 1 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLA. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 115 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes GLA scores higher in safety tests. The Mercedes GLA scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 23 800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW X1 has
|
Mercedes GLA has
| |