The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
€ 25,100
€ 28,700
€ 25,100
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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 d.
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 d
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.7
70.7
78.4
68.9 in
Width
70.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.3 in
Height
56.7 in
104.7
166.4
107.4
174
166.4 in
Length
174 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 d
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.3 %
General
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 d
E87
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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 608
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
94 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.43 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 lb/hp
33.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
22 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
398 mi
Range
668 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 118i
147.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
