The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 22,200
€ 27,400
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 cm shorter, 3.2 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1421
1748
1934
1433
1780
2022
1748 mm
Width
1780 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
2660
4239
2699
4292
4239 mm
Length
4292 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1320 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1745 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.69 %
General
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
E81
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
120 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
185 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
185 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
11 kg/bhp
12.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
78 mpg
BMW 116i
46 mpg
78 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
36 mpg
city
67 mpg
No data
motorway
88 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
540 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 116i
540 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
74 kWh
BMW 116i
115.6 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
92 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L














