Now X2 and GLA linked to the power. BMW and Mercedes electrify their Compact SUV and offer them from July or September as a Plug-in Hybrid. The two luxury brands show that different paths can ultimately lead to the same goal.
at the election of the gasoline car, the paths of the two competitors separate themselves and surprise both of you. Mercedes has opted for a classic, four-cylinder Turbo, but the engine has to make do with “only” a 1.3-litre engine instead of the expected 1.5 or 2.0 liters. BMW sets on 1.5 liters of displacement, however, in a three-cylinder Turbo. This has. in terms of performance were clearly at a Disadvantage against the four-cylinder of the Mercedes: 160 to 125 HP
Where is the E-Motor?
Also for the electric motors, the Mercedes-Benz 75 kW (102 HP) to 70 kW (95 HP) just under the nose in the front. At the end of the X2 but is the stronger of the Plug-in SUV. This is because the performance of the system, he can be the engine performance of petrol-front and electric rear axle 220 HP (162 kW), add. The GLA, however, the E is positioned in the Motor between the gasoline engine and 8-speed dual-clutch automatic. Therefore, the performance can not be easy to add – which leads to a minim lower system output of 218 HP (160 kW). After all: When it comes to torque, the Mercedes 450 to 385 Nm of the nose in front.
With the different design of the hybrid drive is the Mercedes but a bigger Handicap than just a little less performance of the system. The GLA 250e there only with front-wheel drive. The A-class, introduced a new platform for front wheel drive models of the Mercedes is little flexible for 4×4 and hybridization. Otherwise, the BMW X2 25e: By the electrically driven rear axle, with him, all four wheels are driven.
eye-To-eye
Otherwise, the differences between the two Hybrid SUVs in limits. The acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h and the top are virtually identical (see table). When loading volume, the differences compensate each other. While the X2 has the larger normal trunk, sums up the GLA in the case of folded rear seats and more. Self-consumption after the first 100 miles and when the battery is fully charged, the two are eye-to-eye.
so we Come to the core of any Plug-ins: the range. Who has a purely electric, with a full battery the longer breath, until he must again burn to the socket-outlet or Gas? According to Mercedes to go to the GLA to 60 kilometers of electric, not more. The X2, however, the current ranges for 53 kilometres. With more electric range and a more modern Cockpit (the X2 is still not fully digital instruments), the Mercedes can be to balance the 4×4 Handicap again.
conclusion
The two Plug-in Crossover are equal. The Mercedes GLA can drive a little farther on pure electric power, the BMW X2 with 4×4 scores. Otherwise, only brand or Design to give the decisive factor for the one or the other of plug-in SUV.
1,5-R3-Turbo, 125 HP (92 kW), 220 Nm
1,3-R4-Turbo, 160 HP (118 kW), 250 Nm
70 kW (95 HP), 165 Nm
75 kW (102 HP), 300 Nm of
220 HP (162 kW), 385 Nm
218 HP (160 kW), 450 Nm
all-wheel
front wheel drive
6.8
7.1 s
195 km/h (electric: 135 km/h)
220 km/h (electric: 140 km/h)
10,0 kWh
15,6 kWh
to 53 km
60 km
1.7 l/100 km
1.6 l/100 km
38 g CO2/km
38 g CO2/km
4,45 / 1,82 / 1,58 m
4,41 / 1,83 / 1,61 m
1.8 t
1.8 t
410 up to 1290 liters
385 up to 1385 litres
52’200 Fr.
not Yet known
