BMW 1 series 2019 vs Mercedes A class 2018
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 - 306 HP | 109 - 421 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 - 450 NM | 180 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 - 10.6 seconds | 3.9 - 10.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 - 7.1 | no data | |
| Ground clearance: | 153 mm (6 inches) | 81 - 104 mm (3.2 - 4.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 1 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: | 4.32 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller. BMW 1 series is 13 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1210 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW 1 series has 10 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The Mercedes A class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`946 | ~ 1`998 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 24 600 | 25 600 | |
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