2017 BMW X1 vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between X1 and GLA-Class?

Two SUVs with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, starting price, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the cargo volume, horsepower, and height. First of all, the 2017 BMW X1 has a more powerful engine than the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class. Also, the roofline of the 2017 X1 is slightly higher than the 2017 GLA-Class's. And finally, the X1 has a 9.9 ft² larger cargo area behind second-row seats. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, starting price, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$33,750
$32,850
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
228 hp
208 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
6.6 sec
7.2 sec
City MPG
City MPG
23 MPG
24 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
32 MPG
33 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
26 MPG
27 MPG
Width
Width
81.1 in
79.6 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
71.1 in
71.0 in
Length
Length
175.4 in
173.9 in
Height
Height
62.5 in
60.0 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
105.1 in
106.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
86.6 ft2
85.7 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
41.9 in
38.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
40.4 in
40.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
55.6 in
56.0 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
39.4 in
35.4 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
37.0 in
27.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
55.2 in
53.2 in

Costs

2017 BMW X1

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,700 - $2,800
$2,600 - $2,700
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$249 (2017 BMW X1 sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle)
$299 (2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA 250 SUV)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$14,663 - $14,763
$16,363 - $16,463
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