The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 23,600
€ 34,500
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 116i is 1.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 220 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
170.4
106.3
169
170.4 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.42 %
General
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 220 CDI
F21
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
168 hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Performance
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 220 CDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 CDI
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.06 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 116i
44 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
35 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 116i
610 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 116i
100.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 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


















