The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 25,100
€ 26,000
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 cm shorter, 2.9 cm narrower and 0.3 cm lower than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1430
1751
1933
1433
1780
2022
1751 mm
Width
1780 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1430 mm
Height
1433 mm
2660
4227
2699
4292
4227 mm
Length
4292 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.3 %
General
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 CDI
E87
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four petrol 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
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
127 bhp
at 5750 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118i
127 bhp
89 bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
180 NM
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
180 NM
220 NM
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
▶ REPLAY
10.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
10.51 kg/bhp
15.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
74 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
26 mpg
city
63 mpg
No data
motorway
86 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
398 mi
Range
818 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 118i
147.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
