BMW 2 series 2013 vs Mercedes A class 2015
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| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 2 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes A class can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 2 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 3.0 | 1.5 - 2.1 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 - 340 HP | 90 - 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 - 500 NM | 180 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 9.6 seconds | 6.4 - 13.8 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 - 8.5 | 3.5 - 6.7 | |
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BMW 2 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes A class. On average, BMW 2 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 - 140 mm (5.1 - 5.5 inches) | 93 mm (3.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 2 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
| BMW 2 series is 14 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 2 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | 1157 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 2 series has 61 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. This could mean that the BMW 2 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 822 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`015 | ~ 1`971 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 19 400 | 14 600 | |
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