The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (07 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 28,100
BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 36,700
 Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 120d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 220 CDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
68.8 in
Width
70.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
166.9 in
Length
169 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
BMW 120d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.78 %
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 220 CDI
E81
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
168 hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Performance

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 220 CDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

▶ REPLAY
18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
40 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
756 mi
BMW 120d
674 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft