Mercedes GLA 2019 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: | 7.3 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 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
| 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 183 mm (7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X1 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
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 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, if possible |
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: | 2`190 kg | 2`180 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`595 kg | 1`575 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 595 kg | 605 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 34 400 | 28 000 | |
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