Mercedes GLA 2017 vs BMW X1 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLA engine produces 54 HP less power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW X1. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 61 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW X1 2015: This generation BMW has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive system which sends 100% of the torque to the front wheels by default. The system analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. When wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Used also on BMW X2 | |
| 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 2017 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. BMW X1 2015 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW X1 2015 2.0 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 |
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): | 2`035 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 14 200 | |
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