BMW 1 Series (2017 – 2019) vs Mercedes-AMG GLA (2017 – 2020): specs compared
The Mercedes-AMG GLA is the more powerful of the two, with up to 380 hp against 340 hp. The BMW 1 Series uses less fuel, from 3.6 L/100 km against 7.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,380 kg against 1,585 kg. At 4,425 mm, the Mercedes-AMG GLA is 97 mm longer than the BMW 1 Series.
| Specification |
BMW
1 Series
2017 – 2019
|
Mercedes-AMG
GLA
2017 – 2020
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2017 – 2019 | 2017 – 2020 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 18 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 109 – 340 hp | 380 hp |
| Torque | 180 – 500 Nm | 475 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 – 10.9 s | 4.4 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.6 – 7.4 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,328 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,803 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,494 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,380 – 1,615 kg | 1,585 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.