BMW 1 series 2019 vs Mercedes A class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 178 HP | 421 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 3.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 1 series engine produces 243 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 220 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 153 mm (6 inches) | 97 mm (3.8 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 two 4x4 versions of BMW 1 series 2019 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 1 series is 13 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1210 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW 1 series has 10 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The Mercedes A class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.5 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`920 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 24 600 | 25 600 | |
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