2022 BMW X1 vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

2022 BMW X1

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

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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	22	30	$45,313	$47,950
GLA AMG GLA 45 4MATIC SUV	19	25	$52,353	$55,400
GLA GLA 250 4MATIC SUV	23	32	$36,288	$38,400
GLA GLA 250 SUV	24	34	$34,398	$36,400

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Invoice Price

$33,420

$45,313

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$35,400

$47,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$590 / month

$799 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

It may not be the flashiest small crossover, but the 2022 BMW X1 is a solid choice with great power.

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA small SUV ushers upwardly mobile buyers into the brand.

TCC Likes

Turbocharged power
Slick automatic transmission
Optional AWD

Relative value
Relative spaciousness
Solid turbo-4

TCC Dislikes

Firm ride
Light on personality
Gets expensive quickly

Fussy steering wheel controls
Piecemeal options
Expensive packages

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Small Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

54.8

Front Head Room (in)

41.9

40.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

55.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

38.4

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

41.1

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

38.1

Front Hip Room (in)

57.3

Second Hip Room (in)

57.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

63.7

Length, Overall (in)

175.5

174.6

Height, Overall (in)

62.9

62.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

107.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.7

72.2

Liftover Height (in)

27.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

58.7

50.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

27.1

15.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

27.1

15.4

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

29.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

31.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

50.1

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

13.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR18

P235/50HR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

R66

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR18

P235/50HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

R66

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3567

3653

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

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1450

295 @ 3000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

228 @ 5000

302 @ 5800

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)

5.52

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

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

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

6.6

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

2022 BMW X1

2022 BMW X1s arriving; 2021 X1s sold out
Lease: From $499 for 36 months
Rebate: $500 loyalty discount
Finance: From 3.49% APR for 60 months

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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

2022 GLA-Class is on sale
Lease: From $459/mo.
Rebates: No cash rebates
Financing: No APR offers

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