The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 28,400
€ 29,600
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180.
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 180
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.7
70.7
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
105.9
170.4
107.4
174
170.4 in
Length
174 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 180
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.44 %
General
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 180
F21
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 282
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 180
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.54 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.87 lb/hp
22.54 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 118i
46 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
634 mi
Range
514 mi
BMW 118i
634 mi
514 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
96.6 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
96.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
