The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
€ 30,800
€ 26,100
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160.
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 160
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.7
70.7
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
105.9
170.4
107.4
174
170.4 in
Length
174 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 160
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.71 %
General
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 160
F21
Generation
W177
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 282
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 160
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 160
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
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22.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.27 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 118d
55 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
751 mi
Range
486 mi
BMW 118d
751 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 118d
88.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
