BMW 1 series 2019 vs Mercedes A class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
| BMW 1 series and Mercedes A class have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 153 mm (6 inches) | 104 mm (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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 2 sērija, BMW X2 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2019 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 2019 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| 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 | 345 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1185 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 1 series has 35 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 BMW 1 series (by 15 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes A class, which means BMW 1 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 20 800 | 21 600 | |
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