The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)

€ 30,400
BMW 120d (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 33,300
 Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 250
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

ⓘ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 250.
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 250
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 (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 250 (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 250
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 250 (15 - 18)

General

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 250
F21
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 270
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250

Performance

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 250
142 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

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17.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.04 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 120d
57 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
47 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
471 mi
BMW 120d
788 mi
471 mi
Mercedes A 250
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).
125 kWh
BMW 120d
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 250
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