Mercedes GLA 2020 vs BMW X1 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLA and BMW X1 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 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: | 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: | 10 years | 12 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 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. | |||
| BMW X1 2015 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 X1 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLA is 3 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`145 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 28 200 | 15 400 | |
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