BMW 2 series 2015 vs Mercedes A class 2015
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 2 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: | 140 mm (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. Note, however, that this BMW 2 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 4 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 2 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2015 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2015 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
| BMW 2 series is 13 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: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 155 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 26 000 | 14 600 | |
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