2018 BMW X1 vs 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

2018 BMW X1

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

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sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X1 sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle	23	32	$32,025	$33,900
X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle	22	31	$33,885	$35,900
X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle Brazil	22	31	$33,885	$35,900

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AMG GLA 45 4MATIC SUV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLA AMG GLA 45 4MATIC SUV	22	28	$47,058	$50,600
GLA GLA 250 4MATIC SUV	23	31	$32,922	$35,400
GLA GLA 250 SUV	24	33	$31,062	$33,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,025

$47,058

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,900

$50,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$565 / month

$843 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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5.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 BMW X1 is a compelling crossover pick for a budget BMW buyer who can’t do without a roundel.

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class blends hatchback with crossover, with better than mixed results.

TCC Likes

Subtle but good looks
Responsive turbo-4
Good 8-speed automatic

Quick on its feet
Turbo engines are a blast
Hatchback practicality

TCC Dislikes

Options add up quickly
Front seats aren’t the best seats
Pricey advanced safety package

Tight rear seats
A $60,000 GLA45 AMG? That escalated quickly
Interior can seem plasticky

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

32 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Midsize Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

53.1

Front Head Room (in)

41.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

54.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

27.3

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

41.9

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

38.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

61.7

Length, Overall (in)

175.4

Height, Overall (in)

62.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.5

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.7

Liftover Height (in)

23.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

58.7

41.8

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

38.9

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR18

P235/45ZR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

927

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR18

P235/45ZR19

Rear Tire Order Code

927

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3543

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 @ 1450

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)

5.25

3.86

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

0.94

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.20

2.39

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

2.90

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

0.87

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.01

3.10

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.03

2.43

Trans Order Code

205

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.46

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.)