Car comparison

BMW X1 (F48) 20ivsMercedes-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)

20i

192 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2015-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 220d

177 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • 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 performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

BMW X1 (F48) 20i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    192 hp
    143 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (F48)20iMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
Power
192hp143kW
177hp132kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,485kg3,274lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
2,075kg4,575lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
79.7s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
77.2s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
34.4s
Calculated
34.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
850km528mi
Calculated
1,136km706mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu 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
50L
CO2 emissions
139g/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) 20iMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220dPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (F48) 20i: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (F48)20i5,000-6,000 rpm1,250-4,600 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d3,600-3,800 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (F48)20iMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.4 s
34.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 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
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

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

BMW X1 (F48) 20i has 15 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) 20i: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (F48)20i
280 Nm
207 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)20i
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
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 (F48)20i
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
223 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (F48)20i7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d7.7 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)20i
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d and BMW X1 (F48) 20i: 1.6 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 (F48)20i
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (F48)20i
192 hp
143 kW
7.7 s
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
177 hp
132 kW
7.7 s
223 km/h
139 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)20i
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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
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

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)20i
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d 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)20i
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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)20i
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (F48)20iMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
Power
192 hp
143 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
850 km
528 mi
1,136 km
706 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
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Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 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.

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) 20iMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (F48) 20i

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 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
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 286 km (178 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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