Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220dvsBMW X1 (F48) 20d

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 220d

177 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2015-2017
VS

BMW X1 (F48)

20d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2015-2018

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
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d

  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220dBMWX1 (F48)20d
Power
177hp132kW
190hp142kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,145kg4,729lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
To 99% top speed
77.2s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
75.7s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
34.9s
Calculated
36.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t91kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,417mm174in
4,439mm175in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,821mm72in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,598mm63in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,561mm61in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,562mm61in
Ground clearance-
183mm7in
Trunk volume
421L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
51L
CO2 emissions-
133g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220dBMW X1 (F48) 20dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X1 (F48) 20d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d3,600-3,800 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,050 rpm
BMWX1 (F48)20d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220dBMWX1 (F48)20d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.9 s
36.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
219 km/h
136 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
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
177 hp
132 kW
BMWX1 (F48)20d
190 hp
142 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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMWX1 (F48)20d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
BMWX1 (F48)20d
1,550 kg
3,417 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
223 km/h
139 mph
BMWX1 (F48)20d
219 km/h
136 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d7.7 s
BMWX1 (F48)20d7.6 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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
BMWX1 (F48)20d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d and BMW X1 (F48) 20d: 0.7 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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
BMWX1 (F48)20d
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
1,136 km
706 mi
BMWX1 (F48)20d
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
177 hp
132 kW
7.7 s
223 km/h
139 mph
BMWX1 (F48)20d
190 hp
142 kW
7.6 s
219 km/h
136 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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 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
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

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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
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

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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.7 s
BMWX1 (F48)20d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.6 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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220dBMWX1 (F48)20d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.6 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
-
133 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220dBMW X1 (F48) 20d
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 136 km (85 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

BMW X1 (F48) 20d

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

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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