Mercedes A class 2012 vs BMW 1 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 10 NM less than BMW 1 series. Despite less power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes A class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mercedes A class) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 15 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2011 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1157 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Mercedes A class has 19 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 43 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | 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 (€): | 10 200 | 8000 | |
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