BMW 1 series 2015 vs Mercedes A class 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 75 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mercedes A class) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | |
| 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 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`870 | 1`935 | |
| 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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