The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 30,600
€ 36,500
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250.
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 250
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.9
70.7
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
105.9
170.2
107.4
174
170.2 in
Length
174 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 250
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.06 %
General
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 250
F21
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 250
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.36 lb/hp
14.52 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes A 250
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
751 mi
Range
431 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 250
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).
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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 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
