The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 27,700
€ 26,000
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 cm shorter, 3.2 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1421
1748
1934
1433
1780
2022
1748 mm
Width
1780 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
2660
4239
2699
4292
4239 mm
Length
4292 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.06 %
General
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 160 CDI
E81
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118d
141 bhp
89 bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
300 NM
220 NM
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 160 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
▶ REPLAY
10 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
10 kg/bhp
15.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
74 mpg
BMW 118d
53 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
42 mpg
city
63 mpg
No data
motorway
86 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
598 mi
Range
818 mi
BMW 118d
598 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 118d
109.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
