The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
€ 27,300
€ 26,100
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160.
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 160
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.7
70.7
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 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 160
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.87 %
General
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 160
F21
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 116i
134 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 160
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
BMW 116i
162 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 160
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
BMW 116i
22.87 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
557 mi
Range
486 mi
BMW 116i
557 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 116i
109.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
4
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
