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Background grid Mercedes-Benz A Hatchback 2018-2022 BMW 1 Hatchback 2019-2024
Spec height1 56.7 in 2 
+ 0.24 in
1 56.5 in Spec height1
1 + 1.93 in
2 70.7 in Spec width2
+ 0.12 in 1 70.8 in Spec width2
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BMW 1-Series 5-door Hatchback 2019 - 2024
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BMW
1-Series
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 3 | 2019 - 2024
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Mercedes-Benz A-Class 5-door Hatchback 2018 - 2022
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Mercedes-Benz
A-Class
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 4 | 2018 - 2022
Spotted in Switzerland 18″ Quality
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 1-Series (F40) 5-door Hatchback 2019 vs. Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W177) 5-door Hatchback 2018


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 1-Series (F40) 5-door Hatchback 2019 is 0.12 in wider and 0.24 in lower compared to Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W177) 5-door Hatchback 2018. It has 1.9 in more ground clearance and offers 1% less cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Subcompact
170 in
Length
174 in
+4
70.8 in
+0.1
Width2
70.7 in
81.93 in
+3.5
Width incl. mirrors
78.43 in
56.5 in
Height1
56.7 in
+0.2
105.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
+2.3
6 in
+1.9
Ground clearance3
4.1 in
3075.4 lbs
+4%
Weight4,6
2976.2 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
13.4 cu ft
+3%
Cargo volume EU4
13.1 cu ft
42.4 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
42.7 cu ft
+1%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 29500
+14%
Price EU7
€ 26091
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Quick Facts
3064050
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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