Mercedes GLA 2020 vs BMW X1 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLA engine produces 4 HP less power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW X1. Despite less power, Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 51 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija, BMW 4 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X1 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW X1 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW X1 2019 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW X1 2019 1.5 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: | 435 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1430 litres | 1550 litres | |
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BMW X1 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLA has 70 litres less trunk space than the BMW X1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 36 400 | 29 200 | |
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