2016 BMW X1 vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

2016 BMW X1

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

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AWD 4-Door xDrive28i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X1 AWD 4-Door xDrive28i	22	32	$32,515	$34,800
X1 AWD 4-Door xDrive28i Brazil	22	32	$32,515	$34,800

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4MATIC 4-Door AMG GLA 45

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLA 4MATIC 4-Door AMG GLA 45	22	29	$46,109	$49,580
GLA 4MATIC 4-Door GLA 250	24	32	$32,085	$34,500
GLA FWD 4-Door GLA 250	25	35	$30,225	$32,500

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Invoice Price

$32,515

$46,109

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,800

$49,580

Monthly Payment Estimate

$580 / month

$826 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 BMW X1 is heavy on sport and light on utility -- a combination that's likely to please a number of buyers.

The 2016 Mercedes GLA isn't the roomiest of crossovers, but its luxury badge and a double shot of urban attitude give it a distinct appeal.

TCC Likes

Improved crossover credibility
Gutsy turbo four
Rear-seat space

Easy to drive, compact size
Stylish, less intimidating than SUV
Fuel-efficient and fairly fast

TCC Dislikes

Prices climb quickly with options
Some cost-cutting in interior trim
Driver assists cost extra

Tight back seat
Minimal cargo space for "utility vehicle"
Options boost bottom line quickly

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

Highway

32 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Midsize Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

53.1

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

54.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

33.9

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

41.9

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

38.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

61.3

Length, Overall (in)

174.8

174.9

Height, Overall (in)

63.5

58.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.5

61.4

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.7

Liftover Height (in)

23.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

58.7

43.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

27.1

17.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

27.1

17.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

31.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

27.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

54.9

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.1

14.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

38.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/50HR18

P235/45ZR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50HR18

P235/45ZR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3660

3457

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

19 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

115

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1250

350 @ 2250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

228 @ 5000

375 @ 6000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

3.86

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.94

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

4.13

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.90

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

0.87

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.10

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.43

Trans Order Code

205

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.19

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.16

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW X1

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Body Style

Sports Activity Vehicle

4MATIC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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