BMW X1 F48 or Mercedes-Benz GLA X156?

2015–2022 vs 2014–2020 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Boot: X1 F48 505 l, GLA X156 421 l.
Lowest consumption: X1 F48 2 l/100 km, GLA X156 4 l/100 km.
Power: X1 F48 85–170 kW, GLA X156 80–280 kW.
Standard equipment: X1 F48 27 items (Base), GLA X156 27 items (Base).
On Autodrom: GLA X156 from €10,600 (1 listing); no X1 F48 is listed right now.

BMW X1 F482015–2022 · 17 engines · Base, Advantage, xLine, M SportSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz GLA X1562014–2020 · 10 engines · Base, Style, Urban, AMG LineSpecifications →1 listing from €10,600 →

Only differences

better value

	BMW X1 F482015–2022no listings	Mercedes-Benz GLA X1562014–20201 listing · from €10,600
Dimensions
Length	Length4,439 mm–4,447 mm	Length4,417 mm–4,441 mm
Width	Width1,821 mm	Width1,804 mm–1,812 mm
Height	Height1,598 mm	Height1,484 mm–1,505 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,670 mm	Wheelbase2,699 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance183 mm	Ground clearance152 mm–200 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume450 l–505 l	Trunk volume421 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,440 kg–1,735 kg	Curb weight1,395 kg–1,585 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank36 l–61 l	Fuel tank50 l–56 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2015–2022	Production years2014–2020
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines17	Number of engines10
Power	Power85–170 kW (116–231 hp)	Power80–280 kW (109–381 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–2.0	Displacement (l)1.5–2.1
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption2 l/100 km · xDrive25e	Lowest consumption4 l/100 km · GLA 180 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · xDrive25i	Best 0–100 km/h4.4 s · AMG GLA 45 4MATIC
Top speed	Top speed235 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Base	Items in the base trim27 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim39 · xLine	Items in the top trim37 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort6 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Roof Rails	Roof Rails—	Roof Rails✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€10,600

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW X1 F48 or Mercedes-Benz GLA X156?

Length: BMW X1 F48 4,447 mm, Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 4,441 mm (a 6 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,670 vs 2,699 mm. Boot: 505 vs 421 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW X1 F48 or Mercedes-Benz GLA X156?

The most frugal BMW X1 F48 uses 2 l/100 km (xDrive25e); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 4 l/100 km (GLA 180 CDI).

Which is more powerful — BMW X1 F48 or Mercedes-Benz GLA X156?

The strongest BMW X1 F48 makes 170 kW (231 hp) (xDrive25i); the strongest Mercedes-Benz GLA X156 280 kW (381 hp) (AMG GLA 45 4MATIC).

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