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 | |
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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 | |
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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: | 18 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. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2009 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
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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 | |
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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 (€): | 5600 | 5600 | |
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