BMW 1 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, BMW 1 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C 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:
4.36 m
4.59 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.45 m
BMW 1 series is smaller. BMW 1 series is 23 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
370 litres
475 litres
Mercedes C class has more luggage space. BMW 1 series has 105 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class.
Turning diameter:
10.7 meters
11.75 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 1.05 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means BMW 1 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
