| Attribute |
 BMW 1 Series Hatchback 5dr (F20 LCI, facelift 2015) 116d EfficientDynamics Edition × |  Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176 facelift 2015) A 180d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition × |
| General | | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1 Series | A-class |
| Generation | 1 Series Hatchback 5dr (F20 LCI, facelift 2015) | A-class (W176 facelift 2015) |
| Modification | 116d EfficientDynamics Edition | A 180d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition |
| Website | https://www.bmw.com | https://www.mercedes-benz.com/ |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Transmission | manual | manual |
| Number of gears | 6 | 6 |
| Production from (year) | 2015 | 2015 |
| Production to (year) | 2017 | 2018 |
| Performance | | |
| Top speed (km/h) | 195 | 190 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | 10.4 | 11.3 |
| City consumption (l/100km) | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Extra-urban consumption (l/100km) | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Combined consumption (l/100km) | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| CO2 emissions (g/km) | 89 | 89 |
| Emission standard | EURO VI | EURO VI |
| Drive | | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Engine type | - | Fuel engine |
| Position of engine | Front,ongitudinal | Front, transversely |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Max. power (hp) | 116 | 109 |
| Max. torque (Nm) | 270 | 260 |
| Fuel Engine | | |
| Number of cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Cylinders arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement (cm³) | 1,496 | 1,461 |
| Compression ratio | 16.5 | 15.5 |
| Max. power @ rpm (rpm) | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Max. torque @ rpm (rpm) | 1,750 | 1,750 |
| Cylinder bore (mm) | 84 | - |
| Piston stroke (mm) | 90 | - |
| Fuel system | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel Commonrail |
| Valve control | - | Dohc |
| Turbine | Turbocharger / Intercooler | Turbocharger / Intercooler |
| Catalyst | - | Particle filter |
| Fuel tank (l) | 52 | 40 |
| Engine oil capacity (l) | 4.4 | - |
| Coolant capacity (l) | 7 | - |
| Chassis | | |
| ABS | + | + |
| Front wheel suspension | Double wishbone | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear wheel suspension | Multi-link independent | Multi-link independent |
| Front suspension | - | Coil springs |
| Rear suspension | - | Coil springs |
| Front stabilizer | - | + |
| Rear stabilizer | - | + |
| Steering type | Steering rack | Steering rack |
| Power steering | Electric Steering | Electric Steering |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc | Disc |
| Tires size | - 205/50 R17
- 205/55 R16
- 225/40 R18
- 225/45 R17
- 245/35 R18
- 245/40 R17
| |
| Turning radius (m) | 10.9 | 11 |
| Dimensions | | |
| Length (mm) | 4,329 | 4,299 |
| Width (mm) | 1,765 | 1,780 |
| Height (mm) | 1,413 | 1,433 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,690 | 2,699 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 1,320 | 1,310 |
| Gross weight (kg) | 1,885 | 1,850 |
| Minimum boot space (l) | 360 | 341 |
| Maximum boot space (l) | 1,200 | 1,157 |
| Max. roof load (kg) | 75 | 100 |
| Front track (mm) | 1,523 | 1,553 |
| Rear track (mm) | 1,558 | 1,552 |
| Ride height (mm) | 132 | 93 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.29 | 0.26 |