The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
€ 24,100

€ 27,400

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118d DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 d.
BMW 118d DPF
Mercedes A 160 d
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.4
70.1
79.6
68.9 in
Width
70.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
56.4 in
104.7
166.4
106.3
169.3
166.4 in
Length
169.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d DPF
Mercedes A 160 d
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %

General
BMW 118d DPF
Mercedes A 160 d
E87
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 DPF
Mercedes A 160 d
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
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
120 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
BMW 118d DPF
Mercedes A 160 d
125 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d
▶ REPLAY
25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
25.44 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d DPF
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
42 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
31 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
555 mi
Range
839 mi
BMW 118d DPF
555 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
76.1 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
115.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d DPF
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 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