The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 23,700
€ 29,600
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180.
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 180
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.7
70.7
78.4
68.8 in
Width
70.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
104.7
166.9
107.4
174
166.9 in
Length
174 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 180
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.09 %
General
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 180
E81
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 180
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
▶ REPLAY
24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.54 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.89 lb/hp
22.54 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
514 mi
Range
514 mi
BMW 116i
514 mi
514 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 116i
121.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft












