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BMW X1 (F48) 20ivsMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 200

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

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BMW X1 (F48)

20i

192 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017

GLA 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X1 (F48) 20i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    226 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
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (F48)20iMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
Power
192hp143kW
184hp137kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,485kg3,274lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
2,065kg4,553lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
77.0s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
33.0s
Calculated
33.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
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Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
850km528mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,439mm175in
4,424mm174in
Width
1,821mm72in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,598mm63in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,561mm61in
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Rear track
1,562mm61in
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Ground clearance
183mm7in
-
Trunk volume
505L
421L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
-
CO2 emissions
136g/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) Facelift 2017 GLA 200PowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (F48) 20i: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (F48)20i5,000-6,000 rpm1,350-4,600 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 2005,500 rpm1,200-1,400 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (F48)20iMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.0 s
33.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 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
15.5 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 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)Facelift 2017GLA 200
184 hp
137 kW

BMW X1 (F48) 20i has 8 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) 20i: 8 hp (6 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)Facelift 2017GLA 200
300 Nm
221 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)Facelift 2017GLA 200
1,450 kg
3,197 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
226 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (F48)20i7.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 2007.6 s

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)Facelift 2017GLA 200
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (F48)20i
192 hp
143 kW
7.6 s
226 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.6 s
225 km/h
140 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/h7.6 s
Top speed
226 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)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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (F48)20iMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 200
Power
192 hp
143 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
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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
4,424 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Range score
850 km
528 mi
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CO2 score
136 g/km
-
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
127 hp/t
95 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X1 (F48) 20i
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (F48) 20i

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 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

  • Heaviest

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