Compare Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine vs BMW 8 Series

A-Class Limousine vs 8 Series Features

• Safety

  Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
  Forward Collision Warning
  Automatic Emergency Braking
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera with Guidance
  Clock	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Digital

• Telematics

  Find My Car
  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
  Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app
  Emergency Call
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates
  Alexa Compatibility
  Geo-Fence

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	6+	6+
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Ventilated Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Ventilated Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat
  Split Rear Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	All	All
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	All	All
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
  Blinds - Side Window
  Blinds - Rear Windshield
  Doot Sill Plates
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights	Active	Intelligent
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
  Fog Lamps	-	LED
  Tail Light	LED	LED
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Black with Carbon Fibre Trim, Macchiato Beige / Black with Walnut Wood Trim	Ivory White / Black, Black, Cognac / Black
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	8	3
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)

A-Class Limousine vs 8 Series Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	230	250
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	8.3	5.2
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	17.5	11.3
  Driving Range (km)	752	768
  Engine	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	1.3L M282 Turbocharged I4	B58 Turbocharged I6
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm	335 bhp @ 5000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	270 Nm @ 2000-3500 rpm	500 Nm @ 1600 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	6.15
  Suspension - Front	McPherson Struts	Double wishbone with adaptive variable shock absorber
  Suspension - Rear	Torsion-Beam Axle	Multi-link with adaptive variable shock absorber
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	205 / 55 R17	245 / 45 R18
  Tyres Size - Rear	205 / 55 R17	275 / 40 R18
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	405	440
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	43	68
  Passenger Capacity	5	5
  Length (mm)	4558	5082
  Width (mm)	1796	1932
  Height (mm)	1429	1407
  Wheelbase (mm)	2729	3023
  Ground Clearance (mm)	-	128
  Curb Weight (kgs)	1450	1875
  No of Seating Rows	2	2
  No of Doors	4	4

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A-Class Limousine vs 8 Series User Ratings

Overall Rating	5/5 1 Ratings 1 Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews
Rating Parameters	5 Exterior	-
	5 Interior	-
	5 Ride Quality	-