The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i 5-door (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 25,800
€ 36,500
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250.
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 250
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.9
70.7
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
105.9
170.2
107.4
174
170.2 in
Length
174 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 250
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.17 %
General
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 250
F20
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 116i
134 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 116i
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 250
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
22.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.52 lb/hp
BMW 116i
22.46 lb/hp
14.52 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes A 250
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
567 mi
Range
431 mi
BMW 116i
567 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
108 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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 116i
108 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
