BMW 1 series 2017 vs Mercedes A class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 68 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 6.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 1 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 400'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes A class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2017 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.59 m | |
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BMW 1 series is larger, but lower. BMW 1 series is 45 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 1 series is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1995 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 1 series has 75 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. This could mean that the BMW 1 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 795 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 1`764 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 315 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 3800 | |
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