Car comparison

BMW X1 (F48) 20dvsMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW X1 (F48)

20d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2015-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 220d

177 hp2143 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2015-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW X1 (F48) 20d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    219 km/h
    136 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d

  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,120 km
    696 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (F48)20dMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
Power
190hp142kW
177hp132kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
2,145kg4,729lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
75.7s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
76.5s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
36.8s
Calculated
38.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t91kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,120km696mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,439mm175in
4,417mm174in
Width
1,821mm72in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,598mm63in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,561mm61in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,562mm61in
1,560mm61in
Ground clearance
183mm7in
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Trunk volume
505L
421L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
56L
CO2 emissions
133g/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 (F48) 20dMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220dPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (F48) 20d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (F48)20d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d3,600-3,800 rpm1,400-3,000 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (F48)20dMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.8 s
38.1 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (F48)20d
190 hp
142 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
177 hp
132 kW

BMW X1 (F48) 20d has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d and BMW X1 (F48) 20d: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (F48)20d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (F48)20d
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
1,520 kg
3,351 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 (F48)20d
219 km/h
136 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (F48)20d7.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (F48) 20d and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d: 0.1 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 (F48)20d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (F48)20d
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
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 (F48)20d
1,000 km
621 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
1,120 km
696 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (F48)20d
190 hp
142 kW
7.6 s
219 km/h
136 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
177 hp
132 kW
7.7 s
218 km/h
135 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 (F48)20d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,439 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,598 mm
62.9 in
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 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 (F48)20d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

BMW X1 (F48) 20d 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 (F48)20d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.7 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 (F48)20d
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (F48)20dMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.7 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,439 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,598 mm
62.9 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
1,000 km
621 mi
1,120 km
696 mi
CO2 score
133 g/km
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Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 (F48) 20dMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (F48) 20d

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 84 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 120 km (75 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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