BMW 1 series 2009 vs Mercedes C class 2007
Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 143 HP | 136 HP | |
Torque: | 300 NM | 270 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.7 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 66 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
1270 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
890 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 17 years | 8 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.36 m | 4.58 m | |
Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
BMW 1 series is smaller. BMW 1 series is 22 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 2 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 | 10.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | no data | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | average | average | |
BMW 1 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes C class, so BMW 1 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | 6400 | 6000 | |
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