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Background grid BMW 1 Hatchback 2004-2013 Mercedes-Benz A Hatchback 2004-2008
Spec height1 55.9 in 2
1 62.7 in Spec height1
 + 6.77 in
+ 15.79 in 2 166.9 in Spec length
1 151.1 in Spec length
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class 5-door Hatchback 2004 - 2008
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Mercedes-Benz
A-Class
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 2004 - 2008
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
BMW 1-Series 5-door Hatchback 2004 - 2013
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BMW
1-Series
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 1 | 2004 - 2013
Spotted in Switzerland 16″ Mirrored image
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz A-Class (W169) 5-door Hatchback 2004 vs. BMW 1-Series (E87) 5-door Hatchback 2004


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169) 5-door Hatchback 2004 is 15.79 in shorter and 6.77 in higher compared to BMW 1-Series (E87) 5-door Hatchback 2004. It offers 20% more cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Subcompact
151.1 in
Length
166.9 in
+15.8
69.4 in
+0.6
Width2
68.8 in
77.76 in
+1.66
Width incl. mirrors
76.1 in
62.7 in
+6.8
Height1
55.9 in
101.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
+3.6
4.4 in
Ground clearance3
-- in
2634.5 lbs
Weight4,6
2821.9 lbs
+8%
5
Seats max.
5
15.4 cu ft
+32%
Cargo volume EU4
11.7 cu ft
48.4 cu ft
+20%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
40.6 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 18832
Price EU7
€ 21184
+13%
$ --
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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Origin of the most car models
1908
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