The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

€ 30,600
BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15) BMW 118d
€ 27,000
 Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15)
69.5
78.1
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
170.2 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.05 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

General

BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
F21
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

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23.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
BMW 118d
23.22 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 118d
49 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
42 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
673 mi
Range
818 mi
BMW 118d
673 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 118d
98.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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