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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 200vsBMW 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) · Facelift 2017

GLA 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2019
VS

BMW X1 (F48)

20d

190 hp1995 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X1 (F48) 20d

  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200BMWX1 (F48)20d
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,500kg3,307lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
77.6s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
33.7s
Calculated
35.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,085km674mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,424mm174in
4,439mm175in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,821mm72in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,598mm63in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,670mm105in
Front track-
1,561mm61in
Rear track-
1,562mm61in
Ground clearance-
183mm7in
Trunk volume
421L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
51L
CO2 emissions-
123g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200BMW X1 (F48) 20dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200: Power / Torque
  • BMW X1 (F48) 20d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 2005,500 rpm1,200-1,400 rpm5,750 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)Facelift 2017GLA 200BMWX1 (F48)20d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.7 s
35.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
184 hp
137 kW
BMWX1 (F48)20d
190 hp
142 kW

BMW X1 (F48) 20d has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200 and BMW X1 (F48) 20d: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
300 Nm
221 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)Facelift 2017GLA 200
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
BMWX1 (F48)20d
1,500 kg
3,307 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)Facelift 2017GLA 200
225 km/h
140 mph
BMWX1 (F48)20d
222 km/h
138 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)Facelift 2017GLA 2007.6 s
BMWX1 (F48)20d7.8 s

Although BMW X1 (F48) 20d has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200 and BMW X1 (F48) 20d: 0.2 s.

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)Facelift 2017GLA 200
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
BMWX1 (F48)20d
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.6 s
225 km/h
140 mph
BMWX1 (F48)20d
190 hp
142 kW
7.8 s
222 km/h
138 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)Facelift 2017GLA 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,424 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
BMWX1 (F48)20d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200BMWX1 (F48)20d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.8 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Fuel consumption
-
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,424 mm
174.2 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
-
1,085 km
674 mi
CO2 score
-
123 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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) 20d
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X1 (F48) 20d

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 84 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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