The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)

€ 27,700
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 26,000
 Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 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 2.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 160 CDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
68.8 in
Width
70.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
106.3
169
166.9 in
Length
169 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.06 %
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)

General

BMW 118d
Mercedes A 160 CDI
E81
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
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

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.05 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 118d
44 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
35 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 118d
109.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft