BMW 1 series 2016 vs Mercedes A class 2015

 
BMW 1 series
2016 - 2017
Mercedes A class
2015 - 2018
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 184 HP184 HP
Torque: 290 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.1 seconds7.4 seconds
BMW 1 series and Mercedes A class have the same engine power, but BMW 1 series torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes A class. BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data6.6
Fuel tank capacity: 52 litres50 litres
640 km with real consumption580 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance: 140 mm (5.5 inches)93 mm (3.7 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. Note, however, that this BMW 1 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of BMW 1 series 2016 if off-road driveability is important to you.

Engines

Engine production duration: 10 years8 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērijaInstalled 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. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.33 m4.30 m
Width: 1.77 m1.78 m
Height: 1.42 m1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 360 litres341 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1200 litres1157 litres
BMW 1 series has 19 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 43 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters11 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`9402`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 (€): 12 80018 600
Pros and Cons: BMW 1 sērija has
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Mercedes A klase has
  • has 4x4 drive
  • fewer faults
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