BMW X1 2019 vs Mercedes GLA 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is a more dynamic driving. BMW X1 engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes GLA, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 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: | 11 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija, BMW X2 | 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. Mercedes GLA might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X1 2019 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW X1 2019 2.0 engine Mercedes GLA 2017 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.49 m | |
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BMW X1 is larger. BMW X1 is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes GLA, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW X1 is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1235 litres | |
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BMW X1 has more luggage capacity. BMW X1 has 24 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLA. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 315 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X1 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLA, which means BMW X1 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 400 | 17 400 | |
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