The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d 5-door (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
€ 29,500

€ 26,400

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 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
170.4
106.3
169.3
170.4 in
Length
169.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.85 %

General
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
F20
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.23 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 118d
59 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
47 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
808 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW 118d
808 mi
478 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 118d
82.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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