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BMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012 20ivsMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI

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BMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012

20i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSUV2012-2015
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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 220 CDI

170 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,087 km
    675 mi
  • Largest trunk
    421 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 20i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220iMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
Power
184hp137kW
170hp127kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
2,035kg4,486lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
79.2s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
35.5s
Calculated
42.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
887km551mi
Calculated
1,087km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,477mm176in
4,417mm174in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,545mm61in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
420L
421L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
50L
CO2 emissions
165g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 20iMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDIPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 20i: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI3,400-4,000 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220iMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.5 s
42.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
184 hp
137 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
170 hp
127 kW

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 20i has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI and BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 20i: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
1,460 kg
3,219 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
220 km/h
137 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i7.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 20i and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI and BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 20i: 2.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
887 km
551 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
1,087 km
675 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
184 hp
137 kW
7.4 s
220 km/h
137 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,477 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,417 mm
173.9 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220iMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,477 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,417 mm
173.9 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Range score
887 km
551 mi
1,087 km
675 mi
CO2 score
165 g/km
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Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 20iMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 20i

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 200 km (124 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 1 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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