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Background grid Mercedes-Benz GLA SUV 2014-2019 BMW X1 SUV 2015-2022
Spec height1 58.8 in 2
1 62.9 in Spec height1
 + 4.09 in
1 + 1.93 in
2 71 in Spec width2
+ 0.67 in 1 71.7 in Spec width2
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BMW X1 SUV 2015 - 2022
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BMW
X1
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Gen. 2 | 2015 - 2022
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Mercedes-Benz GLA SUV 2014 - 2019
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Mercedes-Benz
GLA
SUV
Gen. 1 | 2014 - 2019
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW X1 (F48) SUV 2015 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) SUV 2014


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW X1 (F48) SUV 2015 is 0.67 in wider and 4.09 in higher compared to Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) SUV 2014. It has 1.9 in more ground clearance and offers 26% more cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Subcompact
175.1 in
+0.9
Length
174.2 in
71.7 in
+0.7
Width2
71 in
81.1 in
+1.49
Width incl. mirrors
79.61 in
62.9 in
+4.1
Height1
58.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
+1.2
7.2 in
+1.9
Ground clearance3
5.3 in
3240.8 lbs
+6%
Weight4,6
3075.4 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
17.8 cu ft
+20%
Cargo volume EU4
14.9 cu ft
54.7 cu ft
+26%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
43.6 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 30600
+11%
Price EU7
€ 27787
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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