The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 24,300
€ 28,200
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 3.7 cm longer, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1421
1765
1984
1433
1780
2022
1765 mm
Width
1780 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
2690
4329
2699
4292
4329 mm
Length
4292 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
3.16 %
General
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 160 CDI
F20
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1499 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
108 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116i
108 bhp
89 bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
180 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
180 NM
220 NM
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 160 CDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
196 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
▶ REPLAY
12.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
12.78 kg/bhp
16.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
71 mpg
BMW 116i
53 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
42 mpg
city
61 mpg
No data
motorway
78 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
610 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 116i
610 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 160 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 160 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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