BMW 1 Series (2015 – 2017) vs Mercedes-AMG A-Class (2015 – 2018): specs compared

The Mercedes-AMG A-Class is the more powerful of the two, with up to 381 hp against 340 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.2 s against 4.4 s. The BMW 1 Series uses less fuel, from 3.4 L/100 km against 7.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,300 kg against 1,555 kg.

Specification BMW 1 Series BMW 1 Series 2015 – 2017 Mercedes-AMG A-Class Mercedes-AMG A-Class 2015 – 2018
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 2015 – 2017 2015 – 2018
Body style — —
Variants 23 1
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol
Drive RWD · AWD AWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic
Performance
Power 109 – 340 hp 381 hp
Torque 180 – 500 Nm 475 Nm
0–100 km/h 4.4 – 10.9 s 4.2 s
Top speed 195 – 249 km/h 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 3.4 – 7.8 L/100 km 7.3 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,323 – 4,328 mm 4,300 mm
Width 1,765 mm 1,781 mm
Height 1,412 – 1,420 mm 1,433 mm
Wheelbase 2,690 mm 2,700 mm
Curb weight 1,300 – 1,615 kg 1,555 kg

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