2021 BMW 1 Series vs Mercedes A-Class review - what's the best premium family car? | What Car?

With a new Audi A3 Sportback reaching the UK soon, what is the current premium family car king? We put the outstanding handling of the new BMW 1 Series up against the tech extravaganza on offer in the Mercedes A-Class to find out
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[@whatcar]

So which would you have: BMW 1 Series or Mercedes A-Class? And yes, this was filmed long before the lockdown began!

[@ahmedmoad4690]

What Car? I personally think im gonna go with the bmw...........good video tho keep up

[@aadi8568]

A mazda 3: quality is amazing, especially for the price, less expensive, really nice car to drive, more reliable... the list goes on. And it it looks nicer. Only problem is it is a little smaller than rivals

[@Eugene-gu3cp]

Good video whatcar... It will be interesting to get a review on the a class saloon as well....an A 250e perhaps, vs a 330e for company car buyers???

[@Petrolheadd-u2u]

Mercedes all day for me I've driven both

[@newbeginnings8566]

Neither... Diesel and overpriced when options are figured in... I would buy a nearly new Mazda, Toyota or a Lexus.. On the other side this guy does a clear and pleasant review..

[@russellturnock1243]

just had the 118i BMW 1 series M Sport. Had the choice of the Merc 180 AMG line the Audi A 3 30 s line.Drove all 3 on test drives. Audi nice slightly better performance than the other 2 but build quality lacking and drive felt nothing special. A Class tech spec wow the screen at the front unbelievable but again build quality lacking and drive was nothing special. BMW build quality is what you expect and the drive is by far superior. Think it comes down to choice and personal preference. I preferred the BMW.

[@Medea007]

How much did you pay?

[@russellturnock1243]

@@Medea007 company car BIK value £31000

[@FrodoBeutlin1984]

You are so damn true mate! Love the BMW!

[@FrodoBeutlin1984]

@@Medea007 I bought few days ago the 120i fully equipped and new for 39500,- Cant`t wait to get this car!

[@jasonmighty3328]

Never looked at a bmw in my life as a choice car but im currently driving the 1 series sport as a courtesy car and it just really made me do a 180. Feels like a car worth 100k imo. Definitely more of a boy toy than the others. This is a biased review as I have never tried the mercedes.

[@chcmswi]

Great balanced review with a perfect level of detail. I came away knowing relative strengths of each car. Keep this chap on!

[@pramodhb6796]

It's a proper clear cut review for the discerning buyer...unlike others who just beat around the bush.

[@Medea007]

You have to when it's a big Bush.

[@MordFustang1966]

I currently own a 2006 S3 and test drove both 1series and the A Class. The 1series, regardless of it FwD switch, gives much more of a spirited and active drive

[@randywatson8347]

I have a manual transmition. Most of the time I didn't knew I was going too fast in second or third gear. The manual transmition is really smooth.

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

I think I'd rather buy an Opel Astra or a Seat Leon. The new Astra has the best the PSA group has to offer for a Hatch and is as good as a Golf, the Leon is a cheaper Audi A3 There's no reason to buy premium brands anymore, the Budget ones offer the same quality

[@awareofvacuity4238]

@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess Better still, just get a Corolla or Civic. They'll be better quality and more reliable

[@mojomaster1979]

​@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess😂😂😂

[@FrodoBeutlin1984]

Listen to the two interior sounds of the two models. The A Class sounds like a tank when driving. I'm really glad I never drove the A-Class and decided to buy the right car right away! I've fallen in love with my new BMW..

[@person2186]

a250e is the winner. blown away over 20 years of Prius tech in a nutshell straight. 80 km wltp in 1 charge, over 200mpg wltp. amazing 1.3L petrol unit, and all that practicality.

[@cyrose1935]

Its rapid to boot

[@do6213]

Have you got the hybrid a class? Would love to hear your opinion on it?

[@GrrMeister]

*If you rarely drive more than Walmart & Back ideal*

[@gordonmccartney5648]

Merc dash looks great but only if you pay for it. Standard dash screens look terrible

[@Flaksting]

Agree - buying it without the AMG and the normal Premium pack is silly.

[@thejjzz]

True. I didn't take the bigger displays though, because I didn't find them worth additional 2500€. But yes they are more beautiful hands down.

[@MG-ce3dx]

So true

[@rg6982]

@@thejjzz so u went for the poverty spec

[@merky7820]

I’m considering buying a used a class with the driver’s display 7 inch can I upgrade it from Mercedes to a 10 inch ?

[@Aatish2k8]

Most of these car reviews don't mention the sound system for us audiophiles.

[@Djsho]

THANK YOU!!! 😂😂

[@LightSaber12345]

If u want good sound, look at the older cars. These days cars don't sound as good.

[@GrrMeister]

*The Sound **_System_** in my B200 CDi AMG Baumeister system blows away all your worries and provided you have a 16G Flash drive or better still 32 Gig can play all your favourites and will with MBUX on request {eg Hey Mercedes "Play Me Elvis"} will do so from your Flash card.*

[@FrodoBeutlin1984]

Not allowed due to regulations. Video will otherwise be blocked.

[@MohammedAli-oi3gx]

I have driven both, the A class is easily better.

[@MrEli311]

The best reviewer this channel has had in a very long time..

[@deanmartin6804]

BMW shockingly small, no head room in the back, smaller boot space so we took the A class instead and it felt more premium and the 1.3 very punchy in-deed !! Clear winner was the A class auto AMG line executive with black pack !! Stunning

[@mojomaster1979]

I don't much care about the rear head room. Too busy in the driver's seat.

[@eliotsalandybrown]

John, you're really good at your job. Thanks for offering a better analysis and more interesting reflections that the usual video review.

[@rrag1233]

Eliot Salandy Brown his name is Doug 😂

[@WIThEMaN2]

Finally a car reviewer that shows us the standard bmw series 1! Thank you! Perfect review!

[@jamiespeight2794]

I got a 1 series a week weeks back and the BMW is wayyy more fun to drive

[@hoyaboarder]

It is a matter of choice between showing off and real quality. I sit down in both cars and found build quality and driving were better in 1 series. BUT that futuristic dashboard in A class is astonishing. Build quality was very disappointing though. So choice is yours. Better look from grimps vs real better quality

[@sharkflower123]

BMW 1 feels more premium. The Mercedes A reminds me of driving a Renault Megan 10 years ago. A very road-disconnected experience. I take the BMW

[@avishkarsingh744]

Me too

[@goduxunike]

Funny you say that, because the entry level A Class has a Renault engine

[@burso83]

You're wrong saying one can't have the centre folding armrest in 1 series. With the optional 40:20:40 (through loading) rear seats split you automatically get a folding armrest. Check out the optional extras

[@Cruze_EC]

You can get a rear armrest in the 1 series if you go for the 3-way split rear folding seats.

[@FrodoBeutlin1984]

It is a pity that it was not mentioned that Mercedes does not offer an automatic tailgate ;) By far the best in the BMW!

[@mhmoochy]

I would like to correct something as I drove both cars B180 has 1.3 petrol 4 cylinders, I think dct but never jerks yet you can hear noise from doors (rattling) some noise on the highway, but very comfortable to drive and really super premium. 118i 1.5 turbo dct is jerky in traffic not on the highway also very tough start stop combined with auto hold makes stopping and go sluggish, yet amazing handling no rattles super quiet on highway (better than benz) Final verdict: benz for the level of comfort and effortless driving experience, I'm also 40 if you are 20 and rich get the BMW

[@pussygalore5947]

BMW grille design is hideous. Previous generation was far better

[@GordonHeaney]

Well, that's a matter of opinion. I like the new grill on my 118i, although I'm less keen on the 135i grill

[@steppenwolf1872]

Ugly like hell

[@avishkarsingh744]

It looks good. But with the gloss black shadowline trim the grill gets less pronounced and the car looks way better

[@harragsami8610]

I like Mercedes A class

[@reifenabhobeler4331]

Hard to say, I drive both. The 1er is more sporty, looks better outside, but the 120d xDrive feels much slower than the A220d, altough the acceleration is almost the same. Another negative point of the 1er is the overreacting steering out of the middle, it makes the car more nervous. But the automatic is better than the DCT in the A. The A220d have a great engine, have an amazing cockpit, lots of additional options, is more relaxing to drive. On the other hand it looks a bit to plump, have a bad ground clearance, less sporty, is more expensive at buy and have higher service costs.

[@johnbrown9092]

Think I would go for the BMW. Excellent review by the way.

[@johnbrown9092]

Hey A class? Do me a favour!

[@celestialbeing290]

Hey A class for clueless people when it has a Renault engine

[@Radiation580]

@Hey nope

[@atlasonefranko5826]

@Absolut Vodka you're funny lol. Unfortunately not all mercedes are high class cars

[@maxmorris4562]

BMW is best

[@donnapritchard8537]

Got my bmw 1 series Wednesday last week. Love it.

[@avishkarsingh744]

Congrats! BMW for life

[@Radiation580]

Congrat bmw for life

[@TheIdontcare444]

What a great review man... That was so helpfull

[@thecattherapychannel2861]

I'm getting one next week I can't wait 1.5 liter

[@jonathanbishop6996]

How’ve you got on with it after a year of driving? I pick mine up end of September

[@Omar31587]

Bmw makes the driver feel more connected. Just reordered mine in m sport, storm bay colour.

[@avishkarsingh744]

I can attest to that, I just leave people in dust. They dont call it the ultimate driving machine for nothing

[@olevet75]

And shelled out how much 40 and change.. could have gotten 3 series for that I think

[@FrodoBeutlin1984]

Good Choice men!

[@louises7711]

Had Mercedes Aclass was very comfortable but terrible on road bumps. However now have a bmw 118i m sports much much better than the Aclass glad I have this car very nice stronger sturdier to drive stunning!

[@rg6982]

I was going to say, the A class sounds sooo noisy inside! I thought something was wrong with the mic because it was dead silent in the BMW! BMW clear winner here

[@ciaranmurray6623]

It was pretty obvious which car you preferred right from the start.

[@NYaka-cq3qd]

Generally, Mercedes doesn’t worth that high price. It is meaningless to compare tiny little options as options vary in many way also in regions.

[@kirwinroach7089]

I really enjoyed the review. Very unbiased and informative. Perfect!

[@steppenwolf1872]

The merc is classy outside but that big "smartphone" cockpit looks cheap for a 3 pointed star.The bm is better inside but the outside is quite dull if u take the kidney away u dont't know it's beemer.

[@avishkarsingh744]

Looks like someone just screwed on an oversized tablet in the Merc. They could have done a better job at integrating it into the dash

[@stephensawesomevideos]

They're both great car companies but the average BMW owner drives far more aggresively than the average Mercedes owner (racing, excessive lane changing, tailgating etc) Mercedes drivers are generally pretty cool and BMW drivers often act like jerks on the road, which is why many people choose Mercedes, regardless of the relative attributes of the cars. Sorry if I've offended anyone but it's the truth a lot of the time.

[@avishkarsingh744]

Simple reason is because BMW's are much more driver oriented cars. I drive a BMW and it's so effortless driving the car at high speed even in tight bends. And the power is there when you need it. It's not that we are jerks the cars are just so damn easy to drive

[@BIG2hats]

So you pick your cars based on what other people might think of you? 😂

[@rucamorim]

I regularly drive both the A180d AMG line and the 116d M sports line. Very identical! It all comes down to personal taste, really. Or... buying, servicing and selling or just renting.

[@Bambotb]

How does mini cooper s compare to them

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

Leasing is the way to go. Owning only one car is very boring, and when you want to switch it for something else you take the loss from depreciation. And stealerships always go ravenous on that

[@davidperry3531]

An excellent review but who would have said that Mercedes had a poor quality interior compared to models 20 years ago. This will lead to squeaks and rattles around the dash area before long. BMW for me.

[@londonas2]

David Perry 100% agree, I was choosing my company car and I’ve sat in the a class only to be shocked at how poor the quality of materials is inside. It’s a brand new car and already all of the plastics felt flimsy. Bmw on the other hand may not be the prettiest thing but by far a better option in this case.

[@CP-vg4vy]

londonas2 A-Class is not that bad, its more of a soft touch plastic instead of those hard plastics you find in the civics, kinda disappointing as a mercedes fan that the mercedes is lacking in quality. The A-class does have a pretty solid drivetrain though

[@milopichu]

J Glock the soft-touch plastics probably wasnt what’s really bugging me personally though; it’s how everything’s screwed and glued together. The design is so futuristic but the squeaks and rattles are a letdown, it makes the car literally sound cheap

[@avishkarsingh744]

Build quality is a deal breaker for me. And hence I choose BMW

[@timuhe3753]

Definitely Audi A3 for me

[@TheTennis1980]

The A class comes with 1.5 dci Renault diesel engine, dont you think that's a fact worth mentioning ?

[@jamesclayton4122]

Only the manuals have this. Automatics dont

[@antonybeardsley7862]

Does this new version still have offset pedals.?

[@brianmoses2775]

Bmw is really great to drive but the plastics in the engine , mine didn't last long. So I opted for a benz, I must say it doesn't drive like the bimmer but 6 years and still no major issue.

[@goduxunike]

If the BMW you're referring to is also from 6 years ago, isn't that the previous generation?

[@cawimmer430]

I have a 2018 A250 AMG Line (FWD) W177 with the Adaptive Suspension. My previous car was a 2007 BMW 118i 5-Door E87. Gotta say for a FWD car I love how the A250 drives. Yeah, it suffers from torque steer in Sport Mode and in rainy conditions, but it’s actually pretty exciting to drive, handles well and in hard corners I don’t detect any severe understeer. Steering response is great and allows a combination of sporty driving but also limousine-style driving in which you don’t want passengers to feel you steering the car. The engine is very responsive and powerful and also fuel efficient. On lengthy Autobahn trips at a cruising speed of 140-150 km/h I can get as low as 6 - 6.5 L / 100 km!!! That’s impressive. At 180 km/h the engine revs at 3000 RPM and is very quiet - so it’s also a comfortable long-distance cruiser. MBUX is also very good and never disappoints. Interior ergonomics are excellent except for the placement of the rear wiper controls. I currently have 70,000 km+ on the clock and the car has never had any issues. This one will be a keeper since it combines fun driving/handling/comfort with superior interior ergonomics and interior space. Overall it’s a very intelligently designed car in my admittedly biased opinion. I’ve also driven the A200, A220 and A180d as loaners when my car was getting serviced and found them all to be good engines. The A200 in particular with the 1.33-l engine blew me away as pretty smooth and peppy: didn’t feel underpowered at all.

[@samivatilo3074]

I extremely seldom give any comments, but now I have to: great test & comparison. More this!

[@Sheltie1001]

The build quality test moving the dash pushing it in 1mm is so stupid 🙄

[@swisscottage1070]

Sqeaks and rattles more likely to appear in merc

[@guilhermedaluzdotcom7995]

I'm still trying to decide which one to buy. In Portugal, the A200 is around €33K and 118i around €28K. It looks like the BMW has a better value for Money?

[@XYZ-ef3mo]

The interior build quality of the A Class and CLA is atrocious. Looks good in pictures but it takes 10 seconds of sitting in the car to realise how tacky it is.

[@randywatson8347]

I'm not fond of those airconditioning vents. They look like something from the space age 60's.

[@avishkarsingh744]

And they expect you to pay so much. I'm sorry but Merc is too pricey

[@oiyou5870]

2020 BMW 118 Vs MK4 focus what would you recommend?

[@sevesellors2831]

Great review would go for the BMW.

[@thejjzz]

I picked up the A class sedan. Both A class and 1 series are pretty damn good cars, but unfortunately there's no sedan option in 1 class. At least in my country.

[@ra55575]

The old bmw was sloppy?? Ey? Since when

[@rohitkejriwal1]

- News to me as well. The old one was a hoot to drive.

[@saliherenyuceturk2398]

Great review. No wasting time and informative.

[@user-hb6ms3mb4t]

Good no BS review - thanks. Erratum @ 11:04 : A180d is 6 not 7 speed in manual guise. Cheers. G.

[@joshstreet3919]

If you add through loading to the 1 Series, you get a rear armrest

[@makeracistwhitepeoplescare446]

Which trims on the A class have the automatic parking?

[@marcofernandes581]

None! You have to pay extra for it

[@marcofernandes581]

It calls the pack parking... It comes with a reversing camera and mirrors with blind spots

[@zacharylim5069]

Audi A3

[@jrushen4235]

My VW Golf 7 has lumbar support and front and rear parking sensors as standard.

[@avishkarsingh744]

I've driven vw and the quality lacks sorely compared to BMW and Mercedes. So although those sensors and lumber support come standard the quality doesnt match up

[@xuchia117]

Amazing review, really liking these guys videos of recent

[@martongoba2044]

Is it only me not a fan of overly glorified Mercedes ipad style infotainment system? It makes drivers cockpit a little clumsy. New A3 is way better.

[@SDav21]

Well the new A3 build quality is a step down.

[@avishkarsingh744]

@Peanut Butter at least BMW has a proper gear lever

[@avishkarsingh744]

@AAJAA5 cant beat BMW's swivel wheel and the infotainment screen has been well integrated into the dash

[@FrodoBeutlin1984]

Me too Thats the reason i choose the BMW :)

[@shroomyesc]

I'd go for a Scala so the video really isn't for me, but comprehensive comparison regardless!

[@ianburgess1436]

Do either have speed sensitive steering?

[@ahmethassan9487]

I’ve currently got the a200d a class. Getting the m sport 118i end of September, keen to see the difference!

[@harrycharles2676]

What are your thoughts so far buddy?

[@ahmethassan9487]

I love it! Such a smooth and fun car to drive

[@harrycharles2676]

@@ahmethassan9487 no problems with it so far? I’ve heard bimmers have issues.. 🫠

[@faithngobese7501]

Given that you have now driven both which would you say you prefer 😊

[@ahmethassan9487]

@@faithngobese7501bmw 🔥

[@greekspirit4818]

Mercedes A class is much better looking car inside and outside

[@Thailand-mt9op]

GREEK SPIRIT agree, my A class coming on Monday. BMW horrible drive

[@pascalpascal6032]

The BMW built quality is mind blowing 🧠🙏👌

[@avishkarsingh744]

True that. I've driven mine through some rough roads and till this day it doesnt creek

[@rj12341]

that guy does the best reviews very informative !

[@pereldh5741]

Then again, would you have that rear seat space over the earlier 1-series versions RWD..? No that’s what I thought too.

[@mattleistner313]

The 1series in this Test, but i would rather pic the new A3! So please get your hands on it and test it against them as well! 😄

[@EinkOLED]

What car reviewed it and it's a disappointment.

[@AlbertArrabal]

@@EinkOLED It is a disappointment for this very guy, all the other car journalists enjoyed it, so...

[@EinkOLED]

@@AlbertArrabal Well the interior looks cheap, almost looks like a Skoda scala.

[@AlbertArrabal]

EinkOLED LMAO

[@MsPietpaaltjes]

Sadly the new a3 is utter trash

[@youraveragejoe1]

Very good, helpful review! The 1 series is definitely much better on build quality but the Mercedes interior just looks so cool to me! bare in mind the a class is higher spec than the 1er in this vid too

[@bodrulm1]

I've driven both. It's very close and you should go with your subjective feel. The interior feels more premium on the 1 series, but only if you do a direct comparison. Otherwise you'll be very happy with the Merc interior which is very good still. Drive BMW edges it but it's not massive, steering and gearbox are just better - BMW has the best auto box in a mass produced vehicle. I much prefer idrive to MBUX. Overall, BMW feels and looks sporty, the Merc feels and looks more posh. Go with what you prefer.

[@NA-mm5nb]

Is that the 2 litre X drive?

[@colin3245]

BMW looks like a Ford Focus so just looks cheap. Owned the last 1 series and it was awful to drive and badly built. Currently own a CLA and the interior and exterior are in a different league. A Class and CLA are great to drive. The only area BMW are better (basing this on my experience of the new 3 series) is the auto gear box, which is a lot more responsive.

[@avishkarsingh744]

I like the BMW interior better. One, it has better build quality, 2 the infotainment screen has been well integrated into the dash unlike Mercedes which looks like someone screwed on an oversized tablet screen, and 3 BMW has a proper gear lever not some steering wheel stork. Exterior both cars look reasonably good for their class. In terms of the drive I have not driven Mercedes but the overall conecess in the automotive community has always been that BMW is the better drivers car as I've seen on so many online reviews as well

[@m.ahussain4005]

@@avishkarsingh744 Since you've never driven a merc it's obvious why you don't understand why the drive selector on the steering wheel is far superior then it being in the middle. I've driven both cars and the drive selector on the steering is much easier to use when doing manoeuvress.

[@dariuszgaszek931]

Great review, keep it up!!!

[@TG-pd3ft]

11:02 the A180d does not have a 7 speed manual box lol.

[@jimang9823]

Which one of these is more reliable ? Less likely to break , and what is the average running cost like ?

[@m.ahussain4005]

I'de say the A class but the 1 series would feel better to drive.

[@glennchinyangarara8225]

1 series is much more reliable and sturdy than the A Class. Running costs I’d say are quite similar

[@xxmrnobodyxx6537]

Great Review! Keep them coming

[@blarkdexture8899]

New Golf mk7 1.0 TSI for me. Only 12.000 GBP

[@nevermind502]

12.000 you crazy bro. do well to find a new 6 year old car

[@GrrMeister]

*I saved over £10k with a **_used_** 81 Mile B200 CDi AMG with full MBUX with Multi-Link Rear Suspension Augmented Reality Sat Nav/Traffic Assist/Traffic Lights/Weather/Fuel Prices etc. Brilliant and have achieved 85.6 MPG over 108 Miles of driving, {ECO MODE} best car ever. However after 3 Years you have to pay for Map Updates and other items like Fuel Prices/Weather etc - bit of a **_con_** in my view as not explained at POS - Don't know about BMW but assume probably on par - ps the 'B' Class is basically the 'A' Class but on a higher build giving more space in the boot and headroom. Possible to get 2 Mountain Bikes in the rear without taking them to bits. (**10:35** The Steering is amazing and like running on Rails) Don't ever put the B200 CDi in **_Sport Mode_** it may be exhilarating but mind blowing fast !*

[@esis8318]

How loud is the road noise in the merc? That is horrible

[@123italiano321]

Nice review! But one thing I never understood is why the heck you are going to try and wobble a car's dashboard like a mad man? I never drove a car and suddenly had the urge to go ham on the dashboard... I understand it is to demonstrate the build quality but come on... It is not like you dashboard will suddenly collapse haha

[@FrodoBeutlin1984]

But when the dirt starts to rattle in 2 weeks, you'll be annoyed that you didn't push around in the beginning ;)

[@123italiano321]

@@FrodoBeutlin1984 I don't think it'll be that bad. Maybe if you have a 200hp+ model and are driving like a lunatic but just everyday driving? I drove crappy cars that did not have a single issue with rattling noises. Seems like something a German luxury brand will have paid attention to? Or do you have other expierences?

[@BIG2hats]

If you don’t care about the quality just say so…

[@jamesphilipson1289]

Seems like every other review and comparison, as well as Google, says the A Class has a 370 litre boot vs 1 series' 380 litres. Not a huge thing but this is the only video or place I've seen the A Class be called better here

[@Traumm9]

Great upload, thanks for sharing

[@YananoBere]

The new 1 series is a great car and the better of the two. I just can't get around how hideous it is and how bland and uninspiring the interior is.

[@avishkarsingh744]

At least it has a proper gear leaver and with the infotainment screen being well integrated into the dash unlike Mercedes massive tablet

[@goldenboy3672]

I am juggling between bmw 118i m sport and the audi a3 40tfsie, cant decide

[@sundelight8230]

Im glad i brought the A class love it for its design and interior bmw 1 series the old one yes but new one no thanks.

[@santana9537]

Mercedes defo losing their touch in regards to build quality which is disappointing

[@Ro55stw]

But what is the range of these cars

[@dpana8576]

Bmw for me any time thank you

[@roybatty4687]

The top spec screens for the a -class are nice but if you don't get the top spec for the A class you get really bad screens and then the BMW easily wins.

[@DrZdravke]

WTF? A palmrest mushroom for wobbling the touch pad in A class? Shouldn't they just put a longer armrest with bigger space inside??

[@robertconnors2343]

I'd have the 1 series, I bought a new a class last year and hated it!

[@ipekpir4384]

Why please? I was thinking about buying Mercedes a180..

[@robertconnors2343]

@@ipekpir4384 I had an a200d brand new. Aside from the amazing screens and tech, the overall build quality was shocking, it rattled and squeaked, fuel tank sloshed, and the suspension comfort was truly awful due to the rear beam set up. I sold it after 4000 miles and bought a 2 year old c class which is just brilliant.

[@FrodoBeutlin1984]

It's your own fault! :)

[@PureSpirit347]

BMW 118D MERC' 200 sport! fair comparision?

[@fox100cool]

Elaine Bennett it’s a 200d my friend 😂😂

[@sundelight8230]

The bmw looks horrible like its put on weight in the lockdown. Glad i went for the Merc!

[@avishkarsingh744]

With the m sport kit and shadow line trim it looks actually quite nice and better than the Merc, Google it. But that's just my taste

[@pradakumajay8833]

design is subject matter. Merc A class look great but quality in detail is horrible. shook -ble button layer downstream , no protected design for two large dashboard which is standard in higher class range in merc.

[@heblucky]

Prefer the 1 series however the older shape 1 series is much nicer...all these new cars are starting to look the exact same...and boring 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@FrodoBeutlin1984]

Thats what i love. All of them are similar :) and i love my BMW :)

[@yip2454]

outside looks of bmw but interior mercedes next level

[@appleiphone4065]

Mercedes is the best👑👑👑

[@nevermind502]

I have got a 118i AUTO Msport. I am certain it quicker than 8.5 - 60 more like 7-7.5. I got it in black as I am not a huge fan of the design but in black looks great. I prefer the top end a class tbf but msport is much cheaper to get into than amg line, thats why i went for bmw. If you are thinking about buying 1 you wont regret it!

[@avishkarsingh744]

If you have not already you should consider getting your next one with the gloss black shadow line trim and full on m sport kit, from what I've seen it will look gorgeous

[@nevermind502]

@@avishkarsingh744 hi pal, as a matter of a fact i have a high gloss black kidney grille on order. going to black it out pal hope it looks good

[@Medea007]

31k now, I don't think so.

[@aatack2190]

Good vid tnx

[@airmax90_king93]

I think the BMW is ever so slightly better.

[@bonekolekta]

Who get's in a car and starts checking if things are wobbly? I mean come on.

[@shroomyesc]

If something is wobbly when the car is brand new that is a sign that it may cause rattles and creaks in the near future while driving.

[@SDav21]

Mercedes never used to build cars like that. They were rock solid like granite which also mean zero rattles even after 10 years. This will rattle. Also the window switches feel cheap.

[@FrodoBeutlin1984]

@bonekolekat you are a noob? Thats the first i would do after sitting down in a car :)

[@dijital.binali]

Being FWD is not the only problem for 1-Series. It is also as ugly as sin. On the other hand, A-Class doesn't look very good with AMG Package either. It looks much better with 17 inch wheels from the Sport trim.

[@danielhendry8376]

How can you call these 2 a family car

[@forza223bowe5]

I prefer the Golf or Focus