Mercedes GLA 2013 vs BMW X1 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLA engine produces 16 HP more power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW X1. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLA consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLA could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLA consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija, BMW 4 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.60 m | |
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Mercedes GLA is smaller. Mercedes GLA is 2 cm shorter than the BMW X1, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLA is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 421 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1550 litres | |
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BMW X1 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLA has 84 litres less trunk space than the BMW X1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 315 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW X1, which means Mercedes GLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 22 200 | 17 000 | |
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