The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)

€ 25,400
BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 118i
€ 25,900
 Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 118i is 1.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180.
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 180
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (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 118i 5-door (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
170.4 in
Length
169.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Mercedes A 180
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %
Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)

General

BMW 118i
Mercedes A 180
F20
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
Mercedes A 180
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

BMW 118i
Mercedes A 180
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.7 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 118i
610 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 118i
100.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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