BMW 6 series 2017 vs Mercedes A class 2018
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| BMW 6 series is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mercedes A class has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 6 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 6 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Mercedes A class is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 - 340 HP | 109 - 421 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 - 680 NM | 180 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 - 7.9 seconds | 3.9 - 10.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 - 8.5 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | 81 - 104 mm (3.2 - 4.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 6 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: | 5.09 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 65 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 10 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | 1210 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 240 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 6 series (by 590 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 1 metres more than that of the Mercedes A class, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`494 | ~ 1`998 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 33 400 | 30 400 | |
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