AutoBild published the curious comparative test — BMW M135i xDrive against Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG. During testing were made measurements of accelerating dynamics, efficiency of the braking system and fuel consumption. Both cars were tested on Contidrom ring where they showed all the opportunities.
2nd place: BMW M135i xDrive (236/300 points, 78,7%)
The BMW is the more civilized car in this comparison, it's less sporty but more comfortable.
(Also: official Launch Control-function in the M135i? This is news to me.)
- Weight: 1591 kg
- Weight distribution (front/rear): 54/46%
- 0–100 km/h: 4,9 s
- 0–200 km/h: 18,3 s
- Braking (100–0 km/h), warm: 34,4 m
- Contidrom laptime: 1:38.87 min
- Noise level @ 130 km/h: 71 dB(A)
- Average fuel consumption: 10,3 l/100 km
1st place: Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG (239/300 points, 79,7%)
The A45 goes very well and sounds like a racing car. It also corners better thanks to its sport-suspension. The downside: less comfort, higher price.
- Weight: 1573 kg
- Weight distribution (front/rear): 62/38%
- 0–100 km/h: 5,1 s
- 0–200 km/h: 17,1 s
- Braking (100–0 km/h), warm: 34,0 m
- Contidrom laptime: 1:36.62 min
- Noise level @ 130 km/h: 72 dB(A)
- Average fuel consumption: 9,5 l/100 km
Source: http://www.autobild.de/
