BMW 1 series 2015 vs Mercedes A class 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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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. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine Mercedes A klase 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes A klase 2015 2.0 engine | |||
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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`015 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 14 600 | |
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