The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

€ 30,300
BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 29,000
 Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 180 CDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15)
69.5
78.1
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
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 Steptronic (13 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
106.3
169
170.2 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.75 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

General

BMW 118i
Mercedes A 180 CDI
F21
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.901
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

BMW 118i
Mercedes A 180 CDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

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18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.24 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
32 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
818 mi
BMW 118i
557 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 118i
109.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft