BMW 1 series 2011 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 1 series is 23 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 450 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. BMW 1 series has 80 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 1 series, so Mercedes C class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 25 600 | |
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