Mercedes A class 2015 vs BMW 1 series 2016

 
Mercedes A class
2015 - 2018
BMW 1 series
2016 - 2017
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 211 HP224 HP
Torque: 350 NM310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.4 seconds6.1 seconds
BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving.
Mercedes A class engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW 1 series, but torque is 40 NM more than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.6no data
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres52 litres
520 km with real consumption580 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Ground clearance: 93 mm (3.7 inches)140 mm (5.5 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 2016 if off-road driveability is important to you.

Engines

Engine production duration: 8 years10 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes B klaseInstalled on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, 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 m4.33 m
Width: 1.78 m1.77 m
Height: 1.43 m1.42 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 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 341 litres360 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1157 litres1200 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 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0301`965
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 60012 800
Pros and Cons: Mercedes A klase has
  • has 4x4 drive
  • fewer faults
BMW 1 sērija has
  • more power
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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