BMW 1 series 2015 vs Mercedes A class 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| 940 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes A class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 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, while the height of BMW 1 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1157 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: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 2`010 | |
| 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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