The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
€ 30,800

€ 28,800

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 d 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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.8 %

General
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 d 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 d 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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.23 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
67 mpg
BMW 118d
57 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
47 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
788 mi
Range
710 mi
BMW 118d
788 mi
710 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
71.9 kWh
BMW 118d
84.3 kWh
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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