Comparison Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168) A 190 (125 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) 320i (184 Hp) xDrive Steptronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | A-class | 3 Series |
| Generation: | A-class (W168) | 3 Series Touring (F31) |
| Engine / modification: | A 190 (125 Hp) | 320i (184 Hp) xDrive Steptronic |
| Production start: | 1999 year | 2013 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 2015 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.6 l/100 km | 8.8-8.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.0 l/100 km | 5.2-5.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.5-6.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 54 l | 60 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 152-154 g/km | |
| Power: | 125 hp | 184 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 5000-6250 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 198 km/h | 223 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.8 sec | 7.7 sec |
| Torque: | 180 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 1250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 166.990 | N20B20 |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1898 cm3 | 1997 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l | 5-5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 5.7 l | 6.7-7.6 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-power turbo | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 11 |
| Piston Stroke: | 85.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 8 Steptronic |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 3575 mm | 4624 mm |
| Width: | 1719 mm | 1811 mm |
| Height: | 1590 mm | 1434 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2423 mm | 2810 mm |
| Front track: | 1503 mm | 1542 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1452 mm | 1582 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 145 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | 495 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1700 l | 1500 l |
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | Independent, spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 1540 kg | 2125 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1185 kg | 1575 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.3 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 195/50R15 | 205/60 R16 92W; 225/55 R16; 225/50 R17; 255/45 R17; 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18; 225/40 R19; 255/35 R19 |
| Wheel rims size: | 5.5J x 15 | 7J x 16; 7.5J x 16; 7.5J x 17; 8.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 8.5J x 18; 8J x 19; 8.5J x 19 |