The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

€ 30,600
BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15) BMW 118d
€ 28,800
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

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 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15)
69.5
78.1
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
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 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
170.2 in
Length
169.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.72 %
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

General

BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

 REPLAY
23.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
BMW 118d
23.22 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
67 mpg
BMW 118d
49 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
42 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
673 mi
Range
710 mi
BMW 118d
673 mi
710 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
71.9 kWh
BMW 118d
98.8 kWh
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft