Mercedes GLA 2013 vs BMW X1 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 360 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLA engine produces 168 HP more power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 170 NM more than BMW X1. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLA consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLA could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLA consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X1 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.60 m | |
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Mercedes GLA is smaller. Mercedes GLA is 2 cm shorter than the BMW X1, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLA is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1550 litres | |
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BMW X1 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLA has 24 litres less trunk space than the BMW X1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 315 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.84 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 0.44 metres more than that of the BMW X1, which means Mercedes GLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`105 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | 17 200 | |
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