The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
€ 30,100
€ 26,400
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 an inch longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.4
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
105.9
170.2
106.3
169.3
170.2 in
Length
169.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.44 %
General
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
F21
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four 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
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
138 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.24 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
557 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW 118i
557 mi
478 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 118i
109.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft















