Tried out both yesterday. The BMW was much much better to drive and build quality was a different class to be honest. I was really disappointed as I wanted to like the Merc as it looks different. Back to BMW on Wednesday.
VinAr Run I had a older Mercedes clc and loved the build quality but the new a class is pretty poor even a Merc sales rep commented on the older a class had better build quality, a own a older rear wheel drive Bmw and to be honest I still thought this was better then the older a class esp the after thought stuck on screen , but I do feel Bmw have messed up getting rid of the rear wheel drive of it’s cars in favour of its front wheel or xdrive options
@VinAr Run But the reviewer proved that the A class just looks nice but in reality its cheap plastic inside. The design might look good now but it will become dated really quickly. BMW is much more classier and refined.
I drove both cars and will receive my 118i at the end of this month. I always found it horrible how most journalists kept on saying the A class is quieter and how they don’t mention the roughness of the engines in the A class, even the 4 cilinder Renault engines (although the a200 packs a punch). Also that A class dash indeed looks stunning but feels kind of disappointing, quality wise. You’re the first journalist who clearly notices it all, it’s like hearing myself reviewing these cars. Loved it! Just for that you’ve earned yourself a new subscription! Greetings from the Netherlands!
I’ve recently taken delivery of the new 118i M Sport and I love it. This is the 3rd 1 series I’ve had and although at first I was a little unsure on the new look, in person I think it looks great. (got it in blue). I also optioned for the auto which has made it feel even more premium and more relaxing when stuck in traffic. As the vid said the infotainment is great and I would agree. Overall very happy with it
wow since you owned the previous gen, what's the drive difference really like? The F20 was the best car I've ever driven along a twisty but I really don't know how much of it was due to rear wheel drive and how much of it was really good engineering on BMW's part.
@@wolverex hey, had the car for over a year now albeit due to lockdown it’s still under 3k on the clock lol. I regards to driving I like a good B road as much as the next person. Tbh in my humble option unless you are REALLY pushing it you would be hard pressed to know the difference. I appreciate the look might not be to everyone’s liking but thats a completely personal opinion. This biggest thing for me is the interior. It feels far more premium then the last gen. I drove a 420i m sport the same age and my 1 series felt more premium.
I can't comment on the A class, but the 1 series is a seriously good car. Rock solid build quality, grown up road manners and comfortable interior and ride. I was blown away when my wife took delivery recently and that's coming from a 2017 4 series coupe.
*I have an B200 CDi with full AMG Premium + Pack, absolutely amazing, still finding **_little easter eggs_** 3 months on. One tip found (8 Auto Speed Gearbox) when in ECO Mode the car 'freewheels' when lifting throttle with engine going to 'tickover' it's amazing how far you can coast, recently did a 90 Mile run and achieved (mixed roads and Motorway) 76.3 MPG - shown on display at **11:40*
12:20 *The camera is actually inside car in front of rear view mirror. Another 'tip' when parking car switch on 'rest (2nd button from right on lower controls) and warm air will be blown out for up to ½ an hour, keeping the car warm for when you return.*
*Another little and useful bit of info on the Mercedes, it will show fuel prices (If in Petrol petrol cost or Diesel it 'knows' what fuel the car requires) on screen at filling stations in the area, also you can say "Hey Mercedes" navigate to Bill Smith, and if address is in your contacts, (on phone) will calculate a route offering various route options, and has live traffic info. As far as 'conclusion' at **25:30** although perhaps slightly biased my vote goes to the Mercedes and I am sure when it comes to sell on you will see far more value retained.*
Checked both today, the BMW is the clear winner. Beside the dual screens the Merc quality is extremely disappointing with cheap plastic and buttons everywhere
Very helpful video, have been debating between the 118i and A180, but think I’ll go for the BMW. Although the A class is very classy (pun not intended!) the BMW looks more fun to drive and overall seems to be a better motor
I think if you say the BMW wins in terms of entertainment system, you forgot to mention it doesn't really go up for Android users. My idea is that your review is a bit too positively BMW orientated. There are some sugnificient minures you forgot to tell about the BMW,. To be honest, although it might drive slightly better, it really looks oldfashioned compared to the Mercedes. Especially the interior.
Not really a fair review/match. You could not have picked 2 cars that are miles a part. Ones a Diesel fitted with a 8 speed box. While the other is Petrol and has a manual box. M Sport hv 18 inch wheels as standard.!!!
We should open a petition in regards to these rivals comparisons...merc vs bmws etc mercs never win. That's a fact. Yet they out sell all other german rivals.
Socks with double cadet stripe, wooly jumper with multiple chevron action flashes and string backed driving gloves for extra purchase. Its a look that says "Aha! I'm in control of my vehicle."
The A-class interior are so fresh and new thinking compared to the 1-series (and A3). And the quality of the materials is good. The only thing missing on the Mercedes is a electric tailgate.
WinkelHoof interrior of benz only looks good quality of material Is shitty and soft plastic. Have you ever been inside ? I dont think so. I tested both. Looking mercedes is better but technically and performance and interrior bmw is better and also sound .
Quality of materials good? Have you seen the video where this guy moves the whole dashboard back and forth with his hands. The quality for an expensive premium brand is totally shameful! What they created is a car which is all fur coat and no knickers! Even some of the mainstream brand cars have better quality these days.
joe bloggs I dont agree. At least its not like that in my car. And how often do you grab the interior like that...never...lol. The A-class got the most exciting interior and the best infotainment system in the premium class.
I recently got my BMW-1 series, nice driving experience, smooth manual gearshift. I've driven in a Mercedes A class when I was taking drivinglessons, the overview at the rear/blindspot is pretty bad like a Volvo V40. The BMW offers much better view, though the app is lacking compared with the Volvo. The A class doesn't have an inspiring rear, which kinda looks outdated and low-end.
It's not that you cant tell the difference between FWD and RWD the biggest thing here is that most buyers of this class are cars are just ordinary motorists or those seeking brand prestige and they not real car enthusiasts who most definitely can tell the difference. I certainly can tell the difference when I am driving a RWD car as opposed to FWD my F20 was only a 118D but it was way more playful with it's RWD chassis then any of its FWD rivals. On the whole BMW probably did the right thing considering the majority of the type of people that will buy this thing but they have left a gap which now sadly won't be filled for those enthusiasts who truly appreciate a fine RWD chassis in a small package and that is a shame.
Always prefer BMW to be honest, don't like the stuck on info centre on Mercs, looks cheap, I like the build quality of BMW's always pretty decent, and the 1 series is a great drive, preferred the rear wheel drive, i had a 2 litre sport a while back, stuck to the road like glue, fun car to drive.
I own a 2009 116i and I can tell the focus of the design has shifted towards comfort by a long shot. My doors don’t even hold a half liter bottle and there are no cup holders at all xD
People seem to buy the A class Merc just to have the badge on their driveway. The fit on the inside of the Merc is poor unless you like a rattling dash.
Just took delivery of a new 1 series, and did this comparison myself. The A class interior has a lot of "showroom wow" factor, but I thought it was too blingy, and will date very quickly. The BMW was also better to drive so it was a certain winner for me.
I believe that the best choice is the bmw .It looks really nice .has lower consumption .it is more sporty and last but not least it is cheaper and better
May be a little bias (118i msport being collected in 2 weeks) Deals better on BMW and for my £350pm I pay on a DSG Msport, could only get in a merc se manual for that price. Think the top end merc beats my msport though! Although you will pay more. Oh and also merc looks sick in any colour whereas BMW only looks good in black IMO!
I am so glad BMW sells so many cars!! Just got a 25,000 km 3 yr old 3 series for less than half the original!! They leased out so many around us and they all coming back to the used market. I saw a dozen acceptable cars...wanted a used VW R but they are real big $$$
Can’t wait to pick up my new 1 series this week! This review was so helpful too, others just seem to be spending time lamenting the loss of RWD. And, both BMW UK and the tech “expert” at the dealer said I would need to upgrade to Tech Pack 2 to get Apple CarPlay despite what’s in the brochure. Glad I didn’t spend the extra £1500!
Saira got the same. Glad your enjoying yours. The apple car play was a worry for me too but absolutely fine just have to make sure you set your phone up correctly in the first place.
BMW wins hands down! When you do buy your 118i mclass make sure you upgrade the sound system and choose the blue calipers. It will set upi back approx $2500
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.
An excellent comparison of these 2 cars but the BMW is obviously the better drive so is my choice. Also you did not make mention that the exterior paint on the inside of the door frames is not a good look for a Mercedes and cheapens the interior. BMW make sure that this area is covered by trim.
I drove the 125I and A250. The A250 does not only look much better but the drive also is much more comfortable. Put in in Sport mode and it also drives better then the BMW. Mercedes wins this battle.
A come on the Merc is a lot classier looking, just look at the dash in the Merc it's out of this world. and everything about it......The Beemer is a lot nicer than the old 1 series but no way does it come close to the Merc.......
Really informative review with no brand bias. British reviewers are much better than American. Soon as I hear an American accent I turn it off. They sound like over excited Bill and Ted's
Easier isn't a point scoring feature in my book, it just means less flexible. I like the Mercedes infotainment system precisely because its far more customisable. It;s also got a much nicer ambient lighting system.
Call me old fashioned but I actually WANT to hear my car's engine as I'm driving, and I WANT to feel the connection to the road. I cannot stand this trend of ridiculously silent engines. If you can hear your engine and transmission sufficiently, your ear can pick up problems before they become a problem. People are making vehicles that take the auditory/kinesthetic information away from the driver, and that is a terrible trend for driver behaviour and safety.
You say the Germans are looking for younger buyers and other hatch buyers to tempt them to bigger German cars in the future. Yet you review the amg and m series worth 40k each! Hardly realistic for Mr average Astra and Focus man who might go for a 3 series 5 years on.
Forza223 Bowe I don’t drive in snow (Australia). While FWD may be good to drive, IMO, RWD are better. BMW is losing its advantage every time it replaces a RWD platform with a FWD platform.
Mercedes UK is a joke. The A Class AMG Line only comes with one design of 18” wheels and limited option of interior colour options ... I don’t understand why, as the rest of Europe gets much wider choice. I don’t want 18” wheels or another boring full black interior ... so, Hey Mercedes! Until you rectify the Uk offer, you can keep your car
What a rubbish comment at the end of the video, "fraction of the price " !! Really?? Have you checked a bit before talking? I wanted a BMW 118i M Sport. The alternative was a Ford Focus Vignale 1.5 petrol 182hp which came almost fully packed, and to be completely packed I added special colour, panoramic roof , Blind spot and wireless charger.Final price 29.3K Now, I've tried to add all the options the above configured Vignale had to the BMW. There is almost no option available to choose at BMW, all the desirable are part of incredibly priced packages. When finally I all options from Vignale added the price was...39K ! 39K it's huge for a hatchback , and it was a manual, if you want auto will add another 1.8K , and it's only front wheel drive so nothing special anymore, and the insipid 1.5 BMW engine with only 138hp. Did I pay 10K more for a badge and better materials on the lower part of centre console? No ! The problem I have with the reviewers is that they "package" the cars depending on what they want to came out as conclusion, highlighting the good bits and hiding the elephant in the room! Which in this case is the huge price if you want to be nice and optioned.
Aren't you a BMW paíd guy? Nothing wrong to tell about BMW, nothing good to tell about Mercedes. It sounds suspicious. A Class look it's a 2 years old car, and BMW has a restyling in 2020, copying, a bad copy, most of the Mercedes interior advantages.
@@ParkersTV just kidding mate ❤️ I know 🥰🥰 I did order the A3 without viewing any reviews so I am a little impatient 😂😂 Keep up the good work 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Racer Racer I work the social services. Managing social workers. A mainstream public servant job. Just upgraded my Golf 7 to an A-Class with AMG line and Premium Pack (don’t get it without it). It’s more than manageable. This is their entry level car. Are you considering it?
I have a fully loaded A-Class & the speakers are honestly out of this world!!! I'm a bit of a speaker head so I've tested out a lot of car speakers, both luxury & your basic driver.
If only BMW 1 series did not have an ugly face like this. If BMW had been a bit sensible the way they designed that awful front look, this car would have been number 1 hot hatch of 2020s. Now I wait for Audi A3 release in March. (2016 A3 owner, BMW 116d ex-owner)
Swap the alloys around and you got a nice looking merc.bmw need to up the game,when it comes to exterior design,audi designers are on it right now with the designs.
Mercedes W177 A Class: Pros: Great looks and impressive tech. Cons: Cheaper plastics, cost-cutting measures, frequent squeaks and rattles, and low ground clearance unsuitable for UK roads. BMW 1 Series F40: Pros: Superior build quality, better everyday driving experience, and a smoother torque converter automatic gearbox. Cons: Not as visually appealing as the Mercedes (subjective opinion). Personal Experience: I owned the Mercedes A35 AMG Premium Plus: Stunning appearance but plagued by electrical issues and rattles, leading to frequent dealer visits. After only 18 months of ownership, I part ex'd it for a nearly new BMW M135i: After nearly two years of ownership, I have no regrets, this highlights BMW's reliability and overall owner satisfaction.
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Tried out both yesterday. The BMW was much much better to drive and build quality was a different class to be honest. I was really disappointed as I wanted to like the Merc as it looks different. Back to BMW on Wednesday.
@VinAr Run wow OK fanboy
@VinAr Run yaaa go ahead with your Mercedes, we're OK with our Bmw.
VinAr Run I had a older Mercedes clc and loved the build quality but the new a class is pretty poor even a Merc sales rep commented on the older a class had better build quality, a own a older rear wheel drive Bmw and to be honest I still thought this was better then the older a class esp the after thought stuck on screen , but I do feel Bmw have messed up getting rid of the rear wheel drive of it’s cars in favour of its front wheel or xdrive options
@VinAr Run But the reviewer proved that the A class just looks nice but in reality its cheap plastic inside. The design might look good now but it will become dated really quickly. BMW is much more classier and refined.
Joseph Gittos Can’t best an older Merc for quality and dependability. The new ones seem a lot cheaper
I drove both cars and will receive my 118i at the end of this month. I always found it horrible how most journalists kept on saying the A class is quieter and how they don’t mention the roughness of the engines in the A class, even the 4 cilinder Renault engines (although the a200 packs a punch). Also that A class dash indeed looks stunning but feels kind of disappointing, quality wise. You’re the first journalist who clearly notices it all, it’s like hearing myself reviewing these cars. Loved it! Just for that you’ve earned yourself a new subscription! Greetings from the Netherlands!
I’ve recently taken delivery of the new 118i M Sport and I love it. This is the 3rd 1 series I’ve had and although at first I was a little unsure on the new look, in person I think it looks great. (got it in blue). I also optioned for the auto which has made it feel even more premium and more relaxing when stuck in traffic. As the vid said the infotainment is great and I would agree. Overall very happy with it
Las week I just bought the 180D premium pack automatic as well and I'm very happy, the 1 series ou the a class you always you will get a great car!
wow since you owned the previous gen, what's the drive difference really like? The F20 was the best car I've ever driven along a twisty but I really don't know how much of it was due to rear wheel drive and how much of it was really good engineering on BMW's part.
@@wolverex hey, had the car for over a year now albeit due to lockdown it’s still under 3k on the clock lol.
I regards to driving I like a good B road as much as the next person. Tbh in my humble option unless you are REALLY pushing it you would be hard pressed to know the difference. I appreciate the look might not be to everyone’s liking but thats a completely personal opinion.
This biggest thing for me is the interior. It feels far more premium then the last gen. I drove a 420i m sport the same age and my 1 series felt more premium.
Got the same vehicle , absolutely love it
Is there enough room for the buggy in the boot ?
I can't comment on the A class, but the 1 series is a seriously good car. Rock solid build quality, grown up road manners and comfortable interior and ride. I was blown away when my wife took delivery recently and that's coming from a 2017 4 series coupe.
the guy would make a good Q character in a james bond movie lol
*I have an B200 CDi with full AMG Premium + Pack, absolutely amazing, still finding **_little easter eggs_** 3 months on. One tip found (8 Auto Speed Gearbox) when in ECO Mode the car 'freewheels' when lifting throttle with engine going to 'tickover' it's amazing how far you can coast, recently did a 90 Mile run and achieved (mixed roads and Motorway) 76.3 MPG - shown on display at **11:40*
Had my bmw 118 I now for 3 weeks and love it.
12:20 *The camera is actually inside car in front of rear view mirror. Another 'tip' when parking car switch on 'rest (2nd button from right on lower controls) and warm air will be blown out for up to ½ an hour, keeping the car warm for when you return.*
thx for the tip! :)
*Another little and useful bit of info on the Mercedes, it will show fuel prices (If in Petrol petrol cost or Diesel it 'knows' what fuel the car requires) on screen at filling stations in the area, also you can say "Hey Mercedes" navigate to Bill Smith, and if address is in your contacts, (on phone) will calculate a route offering various route options, and has live traffic info. As far as 'conclusion' at **25:30** although perhaps slightly biased my vote goes to the Mercedes and I am sure when it comes to sell on you will see far more value retained.*
Some good tips, there!
Yesterday I test drove the 118i m sport what lovely car 2 drive I'm going back 2 loyds in colne early next week 2 buy it in metallic blue
Checked both today, the BMW is the clear winner. Beside the dual screens the Merc quality is extremely disappointing with cheap plastic and buttons everywhere
I`m happy to read this because i made an 40k Euro afford ;)
Very helpful video, have been debating between the 118i and A180, but think I’ll go for the BMW. Although the A class is very classy (pun not intended!) the BMW looks more fun to drive and overall seems to be a better motor
i got my a180 last week and i really love it, i think they are both smart cars but i was sold for the a class
enjoy it pal
I drive a 116d, not as quiet as a 118i but much more economic in city. Tested A too, that was harsh and rattling dash was bad.
16:00 driving the cars
BMW Hands down! Blue calippers, upgraded sound system but make sure you get the sunroof.
Steven Michael exactly
Thank you very much fir doing this review, currently these firm part of my considerations to again, many thanks.
No problem David!
I think if you say the BMW wins in terms of entertainment system, you forgot to mention it doesn't really go up for Android users. My idea is that your review is a bit too positively BMW orientated. There are some sugnificient minures you forgot to tell about the BMW,. To be honest, although it might drive slightly better, it really looks oldfashioned compared to the Mercedes. Especially the interior.
Android is coming to BMW soon! I'll take old fashion to cheap ass Mercedes interior which all fur coat and no knickers!
When you look at the boot lining in the BMW you could be looking at a Skoda. Nothing premium about it.
@@aacmove and not in the merc either
Stop crying and just see the new m5 smoking your amg gt🙂
@@vasiliskostoulasj8531 Difference is that merc looks better
Not really a fair review/match. You could not have picked 2 cars that are miles a part. Ones a Diesel fitted with a 8 speed box. While the other is Petrol and has a manual box. M Sport hv 18 inch wheels as standard.!!!
It's a damn shame the U.S. won't receive these beauties. We usually get the huge domestic and international monstrosities.
We should open a petition in regards to these rivals comparisons...merc vs bmws etc mercs never win. That's a fact. Yet they out sell all other german rivals.
That's because snobs want the badge!
There is a reason why mercedes A class sells more that the 1 series and the answear comes straight out when you sit in both
Socks with double cadet stripe, wooly jumper with multiple chevron action flashes and string backed driving gloves for extra purchase. Its a look that says "Aha! I'm in control of my vehicle."
This is a detailed and informative review. Make more comparison review like this.
Glad you liked it, give us a sub and we'll do our best!
The A-class interior are so fresh and new thinking compared to the 1-series (and A3). And the quality of the materials is good. The only thing missing on the Mercedes is a electric tailgate.
WinkelHoof interrior of benz only looks good quality of material
Is shitty and soft plastic. Have you ever been inside ? I dont think so. I tested both. Looking mercedes is better but technically and performance and interrior bmw is better and also sound .
Quality of materials good? Have you seen the video where this guy moves the whole dashboard back and forth with his hands. The quality for an expensive premium brand is totally shameful! What they created is a car which is all fur coat and no knickers! Even some of the mainstream brand cars have better quality these days.
joe bloggs I dont agree. At least its not like that in my car. And how often do you grab the interior like that...never...lol. The A-class got the most exciting interior and the best infotainment system in the premium class.
I recently got my BMW-1 series, nice driving experience, smooth manual gearshift.
I've driven in a Mercedes A class when I was taking drivinglessons, the overview at the rear/blindspot is pretty bad like a Volvo V40. The BMW offers much better view, though the app is lacking compared with the Volvo.
The A class doesn't have an inspiring rear, which kinda looks outdated and low-end.
100% agree! Ordered my 120i fully equipped :)
Rather take the 1 series cause it really fun to drive
Matt Watson begs to differ
It's not that you cant tell the difference between FWD and RWD the biggest thing here is that most buyers of this class are cars are just ordinary motorists or those seeking brand prestige and they not real car enthusiasts who most definitely can tell the difference. I certainly can tell the difference when I am driving a RWD car as opposed to FWD my F20 was only a 118D but it was way more playful with it's RWD chassis then any of its FWD rivals. On the whole BMW probably did the right thing considering the majority of the type of people that will buy this thing but they have left a gap which now sadly won't be filled for those enthusiasts who truly appreciate a fine RWD chassis in a small package and that is a shame.
Great stuff thanks. Please do comparisons with the new Audi A3 please. Thanks
Always prefer BMW to be honest, don't like the stuck on info centre on Mercs, looks cheap, I like the build quality of BMW's always pretty decent, and the 1 series is a great drive, preferred the rear wheel drive, i had a 2 litre sport a while back, stuck to the road like glue, fun car to drive.
1 series all day long
I own a 2009 116i and I can tell the focus of the design has shifted towards comfort by a long shot. My doors don’t even hold a half liter bottle and there are no cup holders at all xD
Got a 116i from 2014. One of the last 4 cyl backwheel drive 1 series left :p and it got huge door bins and cup holders
@@H3nrikClaus3n go buy a 6 cyl m135i
arman_dleg cars are to expencive in Denmark 🤣 tripple the Price of a car in the uk
Mercedes is renowned for it's turning circle and if you want fairness don't buy German because they are masters of building automobiles.
People seem to buy the A class Merc just to have the badge on their driveway. The fit on the inside of the Merc is poor unless you like a rattling dash.
You clearly havent been sitting inside of both to compare cuse or then you have a taste for shít
Nice job dude
A class is a lovely car but i’d rather take the 1 series all day.
AdoreASMR I don’t trust the BMW engines
tbh i would'nt get either of them
@@evansmaipas5103 oh then u trust renault engine haha
Just took delivery of a new 1 series, and did this comparison myself. The A class interior has a lot of "showroom wow" factor, but I thought it was too blingy, and will date very quickly.
The BMW was also better to drive so it was a certain winner for me.
The BMW interior is ALREADY dated lol
I did the same comparison - I thought the a class was hideously ugly externally and interior materials felt inferior.
GREAT JOB !
BMW all the way ! Just bought the 118i M Sport and no regrets ! Beautiful car
Sure you did
@@invictus_They-Them_Nazi_Hunter Yes I did
Do you have the standard sound system? I'm not sure about that point. Should I take the better one. I don't know
Mercedes all day.
I want to buy either the merc or the bmw ... help me to choose plz ... I have seen 10 videos and still don’t know which one I should take ...! 😪
I believe that the best choice is the bmw .It looks really nice .has lower consumption .it is more sporty and last but not least it is cheaper and better
@@vasiliskostoulasj8531 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
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May be a little bias (118i msport being collected in 2 weeks)
Deals better on BMW and for my £350pm I pay on a DSG Msport, could only get in a merc se manual for that price.
Think the top end merc beats my msport though! Although you will pay more. Oh and also merc looks sick in any colour whereas BMW only looks good in black IMO!
I am so glad BMW sells so many cars!! Just got a 25,000 km 3 yr old 3 series for less than half the original!! They leased out so many around us and they all coming back to the used market. I saw a dozen acceptable cars...wanted a used VW R but they are real big $$$
How has your experience been with the 3 series? Any tips for someone looking to purchase a 2021 today?
That BMW is very nice especially in white!
Are parking sensors standard in the M Sport?
Yes, front & rear.
Can’t wait to pick up my new 1 series this week! This review was so helpful too, others just seem to be spending time lamenting the loss of RWD. And, both BMW UK and the tech “expert” at the dealer said I would need to upgrade to Tech Pack 2 to get Apple CarPlay despite what’s in the brochure. Glad I didn’t spend the extra £1500!
What colour? I got black automatic. Didn’t test drive but will be better than my shitty golf match
Saira- I got the 118i Msport in Misano blue a couple of weeks ago. It’s a great car and lots of fun to drive. Enjoy.
N A Storm Bay- not seen any around. I used to have a black Golf and realised after I got it that so did the rest of the world!
Graham Ewen thanks Graham, I’m getting the same but in Storm Bay. The Misano blue looks amazing- enjoy!
Saira got the same. Glad your enjoying yours. The apple car play was a worry for me too but absolutely fine just have to make sure you set your phone up correctly in the first place.
Good review, interesting jumper.
We always try and be interesting.
Getting a 118i m sport as it’s gonna be more fun on my country road blast
BMW wins hands down! When you do buy your 118i mclass make sure you upgrade the sound system and choose the blue calipers. It will set upi back approx $2500
Ok Richard Branson
Is the basic sound system really that bad ?
Nemanja Aleksic yes it is very basic
note that man likes bmw more than benz, in any case😅
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.
An excellent comparison of these 2 cars but the BMW is obviously the better drive so is my choice. Also you did not make mention that the exterior paint on the inside of the door frames is not a good look for a Mercedes and cheapens the interior. BMW make sure that this area is covered by trim.
The a class does have a self parking system just like the bmw. As he said in that video the a class doesn’t have one as it does.
No that parking assist is not automatic you have to pay extra for
It right out the manufacture
I drove the 125I and A250. The A250 does not only look much better but the drive also is much more comfortable. Put in in Sport mode and it also drives better then the BMW. Mercedes wins this battle.
How is the speakers quality in the a250?
Agree 👍 with you.. thanks 😊
A come on the Merc is a lot classier looking, just look at the dash in the Merc it's out of this world. and everything about it......The Beemer is a lot nicer than the old 1 series but no way does it come close to the Merc.......
Bmw way better
what is the colour of the mercedes? Iridium silver or digital metallic white??
Mercedes A class has replaced BMW as the choice of anyone able to sign a pcp deal. I'd have the BMW just because they're now more exclusive.
Really informative review with no brand bias. British reviewers are much better than American. Soon as I hear an American accent I turn it off. They sound like over excited Bill and Ted's
Their accent pierces the soul
No Brand bias ..... lol
@@johnknox2303 not on this occasion but usually they are very biased... They all talk about land rover as if there is no better car
Waiting for my m sport bmw to be delivered next month, can't wait for my first car!😏
You won't be disappointed 😉
@@Burkee85 I'm pretty confident with my instincts, is yours m sport as well? ☺
Me too! Probably end of month now cos of this coronavirus. I got 118i msport in black (auto)
Great! I've also been told end of the month as well. I went for the storm bay colour. Did you add any extras on yours?
Omar S got it now mate love it, only extra was Automatic gearbox, got black exterior and interior
Easier isn't a point scoring feature in my book, it just means less flexible. I like the Mercedes infotainment system precisely because its far more customisable. It;s also got a much nicer ambient lighting system.
Definitely Mercedes is better, amazing A class!
I’ve just ordered the 118i M. I wasn’t too sure About ordering a 1.5. 3 cylinder car still not 100 Percent sure any comments
Nothing wrong with a 1.5 3 cyl in a hatch like this… has more character than a 4cyl imo, a more interesting thrum to it
which colour best suits the a class black or white currently unable to choose one
White!
I got the black one
Check out the digital white metallic
Had the 1 series so gona have a change...loving the look of the interior of the A Class..hope it drives as good as it looks
It’s not quite as sharp to drive as the 1 Series, but you shouldn’t be disappointed. It’s a very good car. 👌
Yeah I would definitely say it does but only comparing it to the A250
Yes I’m happy to say that I definitely made the right choice..Mercedes Benz all the way 😎
Call me old fashioned but I actually WANT to hear my car's engine as I'm driving, and I WANT to feel the connection to the road.
I cannot stand this trend of ridiculously silent engines.
If you can hear your engine and transmission sufficiently, your ear can pick up problems before they become a problem.
People are making vehicles that take the auditory/kinesthetic information away from the driver, and that is a terrible trend for driver behaviour and safety.
A-Class 😍♥️
You say the Germans are looking for younger buyers and other hatch buyers to tempt them to bigger German cars in the future. Yet you review the amg and m series worth 40k each! Hardly realistic for Mr average Astra and Focus man who might go for a 3 series 5 years on.
PCP and leasing deals mean such cars are now affordable for many (but obviously not all) younger drivers, Ryan.
40k each?! They don’t cost 40k pal. The m135i and A35 don’t even cost that.
Let me just go ahead and say it. The BMW is hideous. The end.
Bongani Andy Mabaso yes! 🤣
Great detailed comment there
It’s so ugly. What a joke
In black it’s sick!! The msport bumper on the rear looks amazing blacked out. Looks shit in grey + white though!
Greetings from Istanbul as a 4-month 1.18 m sports owner.
I'm sticking with my Dacia😁😁
Still Bmw 1 series drive better
I just can’t take a FWD BMW seriously.
FWD cars are better in the snow, and are still good to drive
Forza223 Bowe I don’t drive in snow (Australia). While FWD may be good to drive, IMO, RWD are better. BMW is losing its advantage every time it replaces a RWD platform with a FWD platform.
A-Class hands down
The 1 series is growing on me. Unless its amg line the Mercedes is boring to look at
I hope you're talking about the outside, because the inside is way cooler and fun than the BMW
is it true that the engine in this BMW is actually made by MINI (and not BMW)?
AJ luvzlondon The B38 engine is manufactured by BMW, but it is also used in the Mini hatch. I hope this helps.
Something more shuddering the a180d motor in the Mercedes is made by Renault and used in a Dacia. They all do it.
Also the engine in the BMW MSport is also used in the hybrid BMW i8!
Mercedes UK is a joke. The A Class AMG Line only comes with one design of 18” wheels and limited option of interior colour options ... I don’t understand why, as the rest of Europe gets much wider choice. I don’t want 18” wheels or another boring full black interior ... so, Hey Mercedes! Until you rectify the Uk offer, you can keep your car
You are from ‘78? Go buy a car that related to your age. Lol
Arjun अर्जुन् fuck off
Yeah something to do with emissions and airflow only for the A class for some reason, Came across the one due out next month and looks a lot better.
Connected Plus Package (with maps and Apple CarPlay) on BMW is not standard, it costs around €1,2k
The car featured in the video is a UK-spec BMW 1 Series. In the UK, the Connected Plus Package is fitted as standard on all 1 Series models.
What a rubbish comment at the end of the video, "fraction of the price " !! Really?? Have you checked a bit before talking?
I wanted a BMW 118i M Sport. The alternative was a Ford Focus Vignale 1.5 petrol 182hp which came almost fully packed, and to be completely packed I added special colour, panoramic roof , Blind spot and wireless charger.Final price 29.3K
Now, I've tried to add all the options the above configured Vignale had to the BMW. There is almost no option available to choose at BMW, all the desirable are part of incredibly priced packages.
When finally I all options from Vignale added the price was...39K !
39K it's huge for a hatchback , and it was a manual, if you want auto will add another 1.8K , and it's only front wheel drive so nothing special anymore, and the insipid 1.5 BMW engine with only 138hp.
Did I pay 10K more for a badge and better materials on the lower part of centre console? No !
The problem I have with the reviewers is that they "package" the cars depending on what they want to came out as conclusion, highlighting the good bits and hiding the elephant in the room!
Which in this case is the huge price if you want to be nice and optioned.
A class💪
Are we sure we can have android auto on the BMW? I've heard multiple times you can't...
Watch the video he says that it is around 4.98m
Someone help me out here, which trims on the A class have the automatic parking????
A class all the way !
German corrolla without the reliability..
The a class exterior is nicer but the interior is a bit plasticky + only looks good with the upgraded screens.
Mercedes will always be ahead of Bmw.
In ur.dream,
AMIRUL AZFAR SHAHRIZAL 😂😂😂 look whos talkin 😂😂
Aren't you a BMW paíd guy? Nothing wrong to tell about BMW, nothing good to tell about Mercedes. It sounds suspicious. A Class look it's a 2 years old car, and BMW has a restyling in 2020, copying, a bad copy, most of the Mercedes interior advantages.
Not a fair comparison!!!
You should have compared the Mercedes with the BMW 2.0 liter diesel Engine with exactly 190 diesel hp.
I have both, bm performs better the Merc looks better
But I like Mercedes more
Why buy a premium vehicle with manual transmission?
Some people, like myself prefer to have control of the car. It is annoying that BMW Australia do not have a manual option anymore.
Why buy a Boring auto transmission car ??? The only reason someone should buy auto is because he doesn’t know how to drive!!!
where is the audi a3 2020 ?? :(
Wasn’t launched at the time of filming sadly!
@@ParkersTV just kidding mate ❤️ I know 🥰🥰
I did order the A3 without viewing any reviews so I am a little impatient 😂😂
Keep up the good work 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Can’t believe the Mercedes uses a Renault engine! My neighbour has had one now for 2 years, and it’s already Broken down!
Which one, the A 180d or the A200?
Its a jointly designed engine, it's not a Renault engine.
@bikeman123 it's a Renault engine
BMW every day all day 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Benz is much better and more beatiful 🤌
Bmw is nice too
I want to know how good are the speakers 🔊 in the Mercedes-Benz A class
What do u work as to afford the car bro?
Racer Racer I work the social services. Managing social workers. A mainstream public servant job. Just upgraded my Golf 7 to an A-Class with AMG line and Premium Pack (don’t get it without it). It’s more than manageable. This is their entry level car. Are you considering it?
I have a fully loaded A-Class & the speakers are honestly out of this world!!! I'm a bit of a speaker head so I've tested out a lot of car speakers, both luxury & your basic driver.
Merc any day!!!
If only BMW 1 series did not have an ugly face like this. If BMW had been a bit sensible the way they designed that awful front look, this car would have been number 1 hot hatch of 2020s. Now I wait for Audi A3 release in March. (2016 A3 owner, BMW 116d ex-owner)
How did the driving compare between A3 / 116d? Automatic?
Yordi Uytersprot Bmw was sportier, but in my age (over 40’s) the comfort of A3 is much better. Have you seen the new A3?
Actually I have watched it live now many times and I like it. Anyway, this BMW is so much better than the Mere as this test stated.
@@agassidr did you get the new a3 already?
Agree - they could really improve on the backside of those 1 series beemers!
Probably works for BMW#Very biased opinion only almost everything
We can assure you that none of our staff work for BMW or any other car manufacturer.
The Bias is cleverly hidden .... better to compare Apples with Apples .... ruclips.net/video/4rZWVp0Zg1M/видео.html
That BMW 1series looks hideous..
MBUX is actually the BEST System on the Market.. ask MAT from CarWoW 😄
Uhhhh no.
EKO does it? Does it really...
Voice control is the most useless car invention.
Luck Ding Wong no its not. Its great if you know how to use it. And The MBUX is much better system compared to the BMW.
WinkelHoof no it’s not 😂
Swap the alloys around and you got a nice looking merc.bmw need to up the game,when it comes to exterior design,audi designers are on it right now with the designs.
So information dense interior review it made me feel overwhelmed.
Mercedes W177 A Class:
Pros: Great looks and impressive tech.
Cons: Cheaper plastics, cost-cutting measures, frequent squeaks and rattles, and low ground clearance unsuitable for UK roads.
BMW 1 Series F40:
Pros: Superior build quality, better everyday driving experience, and a smoother torque converter automatic gearbox.
Cons: Not as visually appealing as the Mercedes (subjective opinion).
Personal Experience:
I owned the Mercedes A35 AMG Premium Plus: Stunning appearance but plagued by electrical issues and rattles, leading to frequent dealer visits. After only 18 months of ownership, I part ex'd it for a nearly new BMW M135i: After nearly two years of ownership, I have no regrets, this highlights BMW's reliability and overall owner satisfaction.