The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
€ 30,800

€ 29,700

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 d.
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 d
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
170.4
107.4
174
170.4 in
Length
174 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 d
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.38 %

General
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 d
F20
Generation
W177
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 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Code
OM 608.915

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180 d
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21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.23 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 118d
57 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
47 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
788 mi
Range
668 mi
BMW 118d
788 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 118d
84.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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