2021 BMW X1 vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class vs 2021 Volvo XC40

2021 BMW X1

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

#3 in Luxury Small SUVs

2021 Volvo XC40

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sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X1 sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle	24	33	$33,420	$35,400
X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle	23	31	$35,280	$37,400

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AMG GLA 35 4MATIC SUV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLA AMG GLA 35 4MATIC SUV	23	29	$44,697	$47,550
GLA AMG GLA 45 4MATIC SUV	20	27	$51,230	$54,500
GLA GLA 250 4MATIC SUV	24	33	$35,936	$38,230
GLA GLA 250 SUV	25	34	$34,056	$36,230

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Recharge P8 eAWD Pure Electric

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XC40 Recharge P8 eAWD Pure Electric	N/A	N/A	$50,751	$53,990
XC40 T4 FWD Inscription	23	32	$37,083	$39,450
XC40 T4 FWD Momentum	23	32	$31,678	$33,700
XC40 T4 FWD R-Design	23	32	$36,613	$38,950
XC40 T5 AWD Inscription	22	30	$38,963	$41,450
XC40 T5 AWD Momentum	22	30	$33,558	$35,700
XC40 T5 AWD R-Design	22	30	$38,493	$40,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$33,420

$44,697

$50,751

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$35,400

$47,550

$53,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$590 / month

$793 / month

$900 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 BMW X1 is an appealing crossover with hatchback moves, but keep a lid on options for the better value.

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the smallest and least expensive SUV in its lineup, and a welcome entry to the brand.

The 2021 Volvo XC40 is a high-personality compact crossover with plenty of features for the money.

TCC Likes

Turbocharged punch
Nimble around-town handling
Good transmission

Stylish interior
Reasonably well-equipped
Roomier rear seats

Perky style
Perky personality
Perky powertrains

TCC Dislikes

Stodgy vs. expressive rivals
Rear-seat leg room
Infotainment’s clunky controller

Expensive options
Some options should be standard
Small cargo area

Limited electric range
Limited cargo capacity
Pokey FWD version

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

23 mpg

Coming Soon

Highway

33 mpg

29 mpg

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Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Midsize Station Wagons

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

54.8

56.3

Front Head Room (in)

41.9

40.8

37.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

55.9

56.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

38.4

36.1

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

41.1

40.9

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

38.1

38.3

Front Hip Room (in)

57.3

54.7

Second Hip Room (in)

57.3

54.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

63.7

Length, Overall (in)

175.5

174.6

174.2

Height, Overall (in)

62.9

62.5

64.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

62.8

63.4

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

107.4

106.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.7

72.2

73.7

Liftover Height (in)

27.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

58.7

50.5

47.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

27.1

15.4

14.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

27.1

15.4

14.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

29.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

31.7

34.9

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.3

37.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

65.7

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

50.1

41.7

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)

13.4

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

13.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.1

13.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR18

P235/50WR19

P235/50HR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

927

R01

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR18

P235/50WR19

P255/45HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

927

R01

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3554

3653

4740

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

19 X 8

19 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

19 X 8

19 X 7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

760

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1450

295 @ 3000

486

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

228 @ 5000

302 @ 5800

402

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Electric

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

208

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.52

8.57

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.20

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.05

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.24

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.22

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.18

Trans Order Code

205

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.49

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW X1

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Volvo XC40

Body Style

Sports Activity Vehicle

4MATIC

Sport Utility

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

6.6

7.1

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3307

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

331

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

331

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3307

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3307

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

2021 BMW X1

2021 BMW X1 available
Lease: From $419 for 36 months
Rebate: $1,000 college graduate
Finance: From 0.9% APR for 60 months

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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

2021 GLA-Class is available
Lease: From $399/mo.
Rebates: No cash incentives
Financing: 1.99% for 36 mo.

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2021 Volvo XC40

2021 Volvo XC40 selling well, in stock
Lease: From $385 for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $3,000 off
Finance: From 0.9% APR for 60 months

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