BMW X1 2015 vs Mercedes GLA 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| BMW X1 and Mercedes GLA have the same engine power, but BMW X1 torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes GLA. BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 43 litres | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 183 mm (7.2 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X1 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW X1 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from eight 4x4 versions of BMW X1 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 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 3 other car models, including 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW X1 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW X1 2015 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 2015 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X1 is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes GLA, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X1 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1550 litres | 1430 litres | |
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BMW X1 has more luggage capacity. BMW X1 has 70 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLA. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`005 kg | 2`010 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`430 kg | 1`405 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 575 kg | 605 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 34 400 | |
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