BMW X4 2021 vs Mercedes GLA 2019
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW X4 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes GLA can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes GLA also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Mercedes GLA is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 - 360 HP | 116 - 421 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 - 700 NM | 200 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 - 8.4 seconds | 4.3 - 10.8 seconds | |
| In general, BMW X4 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes GLA. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 - 9.8 | 1.6 - 9.3 | |
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BMW X4 petrol engines consumes on average 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes GLA. On average, BMW X4 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLA. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X4 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.61 m | |
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BMW X4 is larger. BMW X4 is 34 cm longer than the Mercedes GLA, 10 cm wider, while the height of BMW X4 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1430 litres | 1430 litres | |
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BMW X4 has more luggage capacity. BMW X4 has 90 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLA. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X4 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLA, which means BMW X4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`477 kg | ~ 2`125 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`888 kg | ~ 1`527 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 589 kg | ~ 598 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 46 800 | 34 400 | |
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