The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (15 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
€ 24,100
€ 28,700
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 9 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 1.9 cm lower than the Mercedes A 160 d.
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 d
1421
1765
1984
1440
1796
1992
1765 mm
Width
1796 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1421 mm
Height
1440 mm
2690
4329
2729
4419
4329 mm
Length
4419 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 d
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1865 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.51 %
General
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 d
F21
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Code
OM 608.915

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118i
134 bhp
94 bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
220 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
220 NM
240 NM
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
172 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
▶ REPLAY
10.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
10.26 kg/bhp
15.16 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
71 mpg
BMW 118i
52 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
40 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
motorway
78 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
598 mi
Range
668 mi
BMW 118i
598 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 118i
102.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L


















