The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i (07 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)

€ 24,100
BMW 118i (07 - 12) BMW 118i
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 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 118i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 d.
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 d
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
68.8 in
Width
70.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint BMW 118i (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
166.9 in
Length
169.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 d
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW 118i (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.93 %
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)

General

BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 d
E81
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
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 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d

Performance

BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
BMW 118i
20.95 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
30 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
540 mi
Range
839 mi
BMW 118i
540 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
76.1 kWh
BMW 118i
115.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 d
3
Doors
5
4
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