The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

€ 30,600
BMW 120d (11 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 27,000
 Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 120d is 1.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 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 120d (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
170.2 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW 120d (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

General

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
F21
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four diesel 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.36 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
44 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
818 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 120d
88.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 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