BMW Serija 1 F20/F21 or Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W176?

2011–2019 vs 2012–2018 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: Serija 1 F20/F21 4,324 mm, A-Klasa W176 4,359 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: Serija 1 F20/F21 360 l, A-Klasa W176 341 l.
Lowest consumption: Serija 1 F20/F21 3.8 l/100 km, A-Klasa W176 3.9 l/100 km.
Power: Serija 1 F20/F21 70–250 kW, A-Klasa W176 75–280 kW.
Standard equipment: Serija 1 F20/F21 26 items (Base), A-Klasa W176 26 items (Base).
On Autodrom: A-Klasa W176 from €15,300 (1 listing); no Serija 1 F20/F21 is listed right now.

BMW Serija 1 F20/F212011–2019 · 14 engines · Base, Sport Line, Urban Line, M SportSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W1762012–2018 · 13 engines · Base, Style, Urban, AMG LineSpecifications →1 listing from €15,300 →

Only differences

better value

	BMW Serija 1 F20/F212011–2019no listings	Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W1762012–20181 listing · from €15,300
Dimensions
Length	Length4,324 mm	Length4,292 mm–4,359 mm
Width	Width1,765 mm	Width1,780 mm
Height	Height1,414 mm–1,440 mm	Height1,417 mm–1,433 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,690 mm	Wheelbase2,699 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume360 l	Trunk volume341 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,370 kg–1,520 kg	Curb weight1,270 kg–1,505 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank52 l	Fuel tank50 l–56 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2011–2019	Production years2012–2018
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines13
Power	Power70–250 kW (95–340 hp)	Power75–280 kW (102–381 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–3.0	Displacement (l)1.5–2.1
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · 116d	Lowest consumption3.9 l/100 km · A 180 d
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · M140i	Best 0–100 km/h4.2 s · AMG A 45 4MATIC
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · Base	Items in the base trim26 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim39 · M Sport	Items in the top trim34 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort7 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€15,300

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 1 F20/F21 or Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W176?

Length: Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W176 4,359 mm, BMW Serija 1 F20/F21 4,324 mm (a 35 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,699 vs 2,690 mm. Boot: 341 vs 360 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 1 F20/F21 or Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W176?

The most frugal BMW Serija 1 F20/F21 uses 3.8 l/100 km (116d); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W176 3.9 l/100 km (A 180 d).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 1 F20/F21 or Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W176?

The strongest BMW Serija 1 F20/F21 makes 250 kW (340 hp) (M140i); the strongest Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W176 280 kW (381 hp) (AMG A 45 4MATIC).

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