BMW 1 series 2011 vs Mercedes A class 2012
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 1 series is available only with rear wheel drive, while Mercedes A class can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 | 1.5 - 2.1 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 - 306 HP | 90 - 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 - 400 NM | 200 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 - 9.1 seconds | 6.5 - 13.8 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 - 8.5 | 3.8 - 6.6 | |
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BMW 1 series petrol engines consumes on average 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes A class. On average, BMW 1 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres more 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 1 series has 29 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`827 | ~ 1`974 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 10 200 | |
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