Car comparison

BMW X1 (F48) 25ivsMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250

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

New comparison

BMW X1 (F48)

25i

231 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2015-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSUV2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X1 (F48) 25i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    924 km
    574 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250

  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (F48)25iMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
Power
231hp172kW
211hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,360kg2,998lb
Gross weight
2,140kg4,718lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
70.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
68.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
26.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
924km574mi
Calculated
806km501mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,991cc121cu 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
61L
50L
CO2 emissions
152g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X1 (F48) 25iMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250PowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (F48) 25i: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (F48)25i5,000-6,000 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (F48)25iMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
26.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (F48)25i
231 hp
172 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW

BMW X1 (F48) 25i has 20 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 and BMW X1 (F48) 25i: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (F48)25i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
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)25i
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
1,360 kg
2,998 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)25i
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (F48)25i6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 2506.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (F48) 25i and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250: 0.2 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)25i
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (F48)25i
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (F48)25i
924 km
574 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
806 km
501 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (F48)25i
231 hp
172 kW
6.5 s
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.7 s
235 km/h
146 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)25i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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)25i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

BMW X1 (F48) 25i 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)25i
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.7 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)25i
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (F48)25iMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
Power
231 hp
172 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
924 km
574 mi
806 km
501 mi
CO2 score
152 g/km
-
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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) 25iMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (F48) 25i

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 118 km (73 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 84 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250

  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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