BMW X4 2018 vs Mercedes GLA 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW X4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X4 engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes GLA, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes GLA. Thanks to more power BMW X4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.3 | |
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The Mercedes GLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X4 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLA, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X4 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| BMW X4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E 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 X4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X4 2018 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW X4 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 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, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW X4 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 425 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1430 litres | 1420 litres | |
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BMW X4 has more luggage capacity. BMW X4 has 100 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLA. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X4 (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`420 kg | 2`190 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`755 kg | 1`595 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 665 kg | 595 kg | |
| BMW X4 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than Mercedes GLA. Therefore, BMW X4 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 32 000 | 34 400 | |
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