Mercedes GLA 2014 vs BMW X1 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLA engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 10 NM less than BMW X1. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLA might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes GLA 2014 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes GLA 2014 1.5 engine | |||
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, if possible |
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: | 1`960 kg | 2`020 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`470 kg | 1`425 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 490 kg | 595 kg | |
| Mercedes GLA load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem less than BMW X1. Therefore, BMW X1 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 14 600 | |
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