The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)

€ 26,900
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 26,000
 Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 26,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 118i is 1.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 CDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15)
69.5
78.1
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
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 5-door (15 - 15)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
106.3
169
170.4 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)

General

BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 CDI
F20
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Performance

BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

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22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.95 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 118i
42 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
33 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
818 mi
BMW 118i
577 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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
106.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft