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Should I buy a BMW 1 Series or Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

I'm currently driving a BMW 4 Series which is lovely in terms of comfort, noise insulation and a smooth responsive engine but it's now got 75,000-plus miles and I would like to upgrade the infotainment but maintain the low engine noise in the cabin, no issues with a smaller engine.

I'm looking at BMW 1, 2 coupe, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and have budgeted around £20,000.Any suggestions?

Asked on 3 October 2022 by Hisham

Answered by Andrew Brady
If you can find one within budget, we'd recommend the latest Mercedes A-Class (launched in 2018) - ideally with the optional 10.25-inch infotainment system and 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. This'll feel a lot newer than a BMW 1 Series or 2 Series for the same price (both will be the previous-generation model) and should be just as comfortable and refined as your 4 Series.
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