The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)

€ 30,400
BMW 120d (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 d.
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 160 d
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
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 (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
170.4 in
Length
169.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 160 d
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW 120d (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)

General

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 160 d
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 160 d
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d

Performance

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 160 d
142 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

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17.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.04 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 120d
57 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
47 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
839 mi
BMW 120d
788 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
76.1 kWh
BMW 120d
84.3 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 160 d
3
Doors
5
4
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