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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) · Facelift 2017 GLA 220vsBMW X1 (F48) 20i

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 220

184 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2019
VS

BMW X1 (F48)

20i

192 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X1 (F48) 20i

  • Most powerful
    192 hp
    143 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    136 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    850 km
    528 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220BMWX1 (F48)20i
Power
184hp137kW
192hp143kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,485kg3,274lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,065kg4,553lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
75.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
77.0s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
30.0s
Calculated
33.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
848km527mi
Calculated
850km528mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,424mm174in
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
56L
51L
CO2 emissions
155g/km
136g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220BMW X1 (F48) 20iPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220: Power / Torque
  • BMW X1 (F48) 20i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 2205,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
BMWX1 (F48)20i5,000-6,000 rpm1,350-4,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220BMWX1 (F48)20i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.0 s
33.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220
184 hp
137 kW
BMWX1 (F48)20i
192 hp
143 kW

BMW X1 (F48) 20i has 8 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220 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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMWX1 (F48)20i
280 Nm
207 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 220
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
BMWX1 (F48)20i
1,485 kg
3,274 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 220
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWX1 (F48)20i
226 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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 2207.1 s
BMWX1 (F48)20i7.6 s

Although BMW X1 (F48) 20i has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220 and BMW X1 (F48) 20i: 0.5 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)Facelift 2017GLA 220
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMWX1 (F48)20i
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X1 (F48) 20i and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220: 0.6 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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
BMWX1 (F48)20i
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220
848 km
527 mi
BMWX1 (F48)20i
850 km
528 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220
184 hp
137 kW
7.1 s
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWX1 (F48)20i
192 hp
143 kW
7.6 s
226 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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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)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

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)Facelift 2017GLA 220
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMWX1 (F48)20i
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220 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)Facelift 2017GLA 220
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.1 s
BMWX1 (F48)20i
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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)Facelift 2017GLA 220
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)Facelift 2017GLA 220BMWX1 (F48)20i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
848 km
527 mi
850 km
528 mi
CO2 score
155 g/km
136 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220BMW X1 (F48) 20i
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) Facelift 2017 GLA 220

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X1 (F48) 20i

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 2 km (1 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 84 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 19 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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