2012 BMW 335 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2012 BMW 335 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 335 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW 335 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 335 | A |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.6 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |