The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 24,300
€ 34,700
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘ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 250.
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 250
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 250
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.49 %
General
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 250
F20
Generation
W176
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-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 250
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.17 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 116i
44 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes A 250
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 116i
610 mi
526 mi
Mercedes A 250
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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 116i
100.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
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



















