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Background grid Mercedes-Benz A Hatchback 2004-2008 BMW 1 Hatchback 2004-2013
Spec height1 1.593 m 2 
+ 17.2 cm
1 1.421 m Spec height1
+ 1.6 cm 2 1.764 m Spec width2
1 1.748 m Spec width2
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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″
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″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 1-Series (E87) 5-door Hatchback 2004 vs. Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169) 5-door Hatchback 2004


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 1-Series (E87) 5-door Hatchback 2004 is 1.6 cm narrower and 17.2 cm lower compared to Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169) 5-door Hatchback 2004. It offers 17% less cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Subcompact
423.9 cm
+40.1
Length
383.8 cm
174.8 cm
Width2
176.4 cm
+1.6
193.3 cm
Width incl. mirrors
197.5 cm
+4.2
142.1 cm
Height1
159.3 cm
+17.2
266 cm
+9.2
Wheelbase
256.8 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
11.3 cm
1280 kg
+8%
Weight4,6
1195 kg
5
Seats max.
5
330 l
Cargo volume EU4
435 l
+32%
1150 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1370 l
+20%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 21184
+13%
Price EU7
€ 18832
$ --
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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