Mercedes A class 2018 vs BMW 1 series 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 82 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | 153 mm (6 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: | 350'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 2 sērija, BMW X2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 13 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| 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 (€): | 21 600 | 20 800 | |
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