The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
€ 30,100
€ 29,000
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 116d is 1.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
BMW 116d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.4
70.1
79.6
69.5 in
Width
70.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
105.9
170.2
106.3
169
170.2 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.38 %
General
BMW 116d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
F20
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.901

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 116d
113 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 116d
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
BMW 116d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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27.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
BMW 116d
27.81 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 116d
53 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
44 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
734 mi
Range
818 mi
BMW 116d
734 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d
90.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft


















