Mercedes A class 2015 vs BMW 1 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 26 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mercedes A class) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 93 mm (3.7 inches) | 132 mm (5.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 1 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 1 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of BMW 1 series 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1157 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Mercedes A class has 19 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 43 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 12 800 | |
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