BMW 3 series 1993 vs Mercedes A class 2004
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| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive, while Mercedes A class can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 - 2.8 (petrol) | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 - 193 HP | 82 - 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 - 280 NM | 140 - 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 - 14 seconds | 7.3 - 15.3 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 - 11.0 | 4.9 - 7.9 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than 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! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.59 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 59 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 24 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 230 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1370 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 205 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`820 | ~ 1`809 | |
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| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 2400 | |
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