Mercedes A class 2018 vs BMW 1 series 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 7 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class and BMW 1 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.7 | |
| 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: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | 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. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2019 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 2019 2.0 engine | |||
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: | 345 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1185 litres | 1200 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes A class has 35 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. This could mean that the Mercedes A class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 15 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Mercedes A class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 2`065 | |
| 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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