BMW X1 sDrive18i vs Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC 6.7 s Runner-up: 8.9 s
Power winner Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC 221 hp Runner-up: 156 hp
Cargo winner BMW X1 sDrive18i 540 L Runner-up: 435 L
Price winner BMW X1 sDrive18i $39,600 Runner-up: $42,050

Key differences

  • Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC is quicker from 0-100 km/h (6.7 s vs 8.9 s).
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC has more power (221 hp vs 156 hp).
  • BMW X1 sDrive18i has more cargo volume (540 L vs 435 L).
  • BMW X1 sDrive18i has the lower starting MSRP ($39,600 vs $42,050).
2025 BMW X1 sDrive18i studio car image
BMW
2025 · Petrol Suv
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC studio car image
Mercedes-Benz
2025 · Petrol Suv
Performance
0-100 km/h8.9 s6.7 s
Top Speed207 km/h240 km/h
Power156 hp221 hp
Torque240 Nm350 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank54 L51 L
Efficiency7.1 L/100km7.8 L/100km
CO2 Emissions161 g/km178 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,500 mm4,410 mm
Ground Clearance168 mm161 mm
Cargo540 L435 L
Curb Weight1,545 kg1,560 kg
Towing1,200 kg1,800 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.3 m11.2 m
Starting MSRP$39,600$42,050