BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
6.6
Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
50 litres
580 km with real consumption
580 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Engine production duration:
7 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes B klase
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.33 m
4.30 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
360 litres
341 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
1157 litres
BMW 1 series has 19 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class.
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class.
Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better
