The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d 5-door (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 29,300
€ 27,400
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 118d is 1.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
170.2
106.3
169
170.2 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %
General
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
F20
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel 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
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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21.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.81 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
65 mpg
BMW 118d
53 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
44 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
734 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 118d
734 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
74 kWh
BMW 118d
90.4 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft


















