Mercedes A class 2015 vs BMW 1 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 54 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 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 93 mm (3.7 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 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: | 390'000 km | 330'000 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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes Vito | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| 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 2015 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.33 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 | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 11 800 | |
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