BMW 1 Series 3-Door vs Mercedes Benz A-Class Comparison

Performance

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	2979 cc	1991 cc
Power	326 hp	421 hp
Torque	450 Nm	500 Nm
Acceleration	4.9 s	--
Top Speed	250 kmph	--

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Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	52 L	--
Front Tread	1500 mm	--
Rear Tread	1529 mm	--
Length	4454 mm	4419 mm
Width	2044 mm	1796 mm
Height	1545 mm	1440 mm
Wheel Base	2760 mm	--
Ground Clearance	130 mm	--
Turning Radius	5.4 m	--
No Of Doors	3	5
Seating Capacity	5 Seats	5 Seats

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Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	8-Speed	7-Speed
Drive Type	2WD	--
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	Yes	--

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type	Discs	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Discs	Discs
Front Suspension	Air Suspension	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Air Suspension	Multi-Link

Engine Details

Fuel Supply System	Direct Injection	--
No Of Cylinders	6	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
Compression Ratio	10.2:1	--
Emission Control System	Catalytic Convertor	--
Engine	--	2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve

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Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size	18 Inch	18 Inch
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R18	R18
Tyre Size	--	215/55 R18

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Steering

Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	Adjustable	Adjustable
Steering Type	Electric Power	Power
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion

Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
EBD	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	--
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	--
Curtain Airbags	--	Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	--	Yes
Rear Parking Sensors	--	Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks	--	Yes

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Security

Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	--	Yes
Power Door Locks	--	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	--
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	Optional Optional	--
Heater	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Optional Optional	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	No	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	--
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	--
Ventilated Rear Seats	--	No
Central Console Armrest	--	Yes

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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	--
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	--
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	--
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	--
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	--
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	Xenon Xenon	LED LED
Fog Lights Front	No	--
Roof Carrier	No	--
Roof Rail	No	--
Rear Spoiler	Yes	--
Sun Roof	Yes	--
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	Yes	--
Chrome Grille	Yes	--
Taillight Type	--	LED LED
Headlamps Washer	--	No

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Entertainment & Communication

USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	--
DVD Player	Optional Optional	--
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	No
Voice Control	Optional Optional	Yes
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
Apple Carplay/Android Auto	--	Yes

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Miscellaneous

Outside Temperature Display

Yes

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Interior

Sun Visors	--	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	--	Yes

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	Yes	--
Heated Seats - Front	Optional Optional	--
Heated Seats - Rear	Optional Optional	No
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	No	--
Leather Seats	Yes	--
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Seat Upholstery	--	Leather Leather

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