Mercedes GLA 2020 vs BMW X1 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLA engine produces 41 HP less power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 50 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: | 43 litres | 51 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW X1 2019: This generation BMW features the Haldex Generation V proactive all-wheel-drive system, which sends 100% of torque to the front wheels as standard. The system analyzes data from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement if required. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
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: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | 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. | |||
| BMW X1 2019 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 2019 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLA is 4 cm shorter than the BMW X1, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLA is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1420 litres | 1550 litres | |
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BMW X1 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLA has 80 litres less trunk space than the BMW X1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 130 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 36 400 | 29 200 | |
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