BMW X1 (2019 – 2022) vs Mercedes-Benz GLA (2020 – 2023): specs compared
The BMW X1 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 231 hp against 225 hp. The Mercedes-Benz GLA has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 235 km/h. The BMW X1 uses less fuel, from 4.3 L/100 km against 4.8 L/100 km. The Mercedes-Benz GLA is the lighter car, from 1,465 kg against 1,505 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
X1
2019 – 2022
|
Mercedes-Benz
GLA
2020 – 2023
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2019 – 2022 | 2020 – 2023 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 7 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Hybrid, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 231 hp | 150 – 225 hp |
| Torque | 220 – 450 Nm | 250 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 – 11.5 s | 6.7 – 8.9 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 235 km/h | 204 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.3 – 6.8 L/100 km | 4.8 – 7.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,448 mm | 4,409 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,598 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,728 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,505 – 1,745 kg | 1,465 – 1,595 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.