The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
€ 30,600
€ 25,800
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 an inch longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160.
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 160
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
170.2
106.3
169.3
170.2 in
Length
169.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 160
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.76 %
General
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 160
F21
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 160
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
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23.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
BMW 118d
23.22 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 118d
49 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
673 mi
Range
575 mi
BMW 118d
673 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 118d
98.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
