BMW X1 2018 vs Mercedes GLA 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is a more dynamic driving. BMW X1 engine produces 16 HP less power than Mercedes GLA, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes GLA. Due to the lower power, BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X1 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLA, which means that by driving the BMW X1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X1 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLA. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija, BMW 4 sērija | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X1 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X1 2018 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW X1 2018 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 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 | 421 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 84 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`000 | 1`920 | |
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| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 22 200 | |
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