The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
€ 33,200
€ 25,800
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 3 cm longer, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 160.
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 160
1421
1765
1984
1433
1780
2022
1765 mm
Width
1780 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
2690
4329
2699
4299
4329 mm
Length
4299 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 160
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.19 %
General
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 160
F21
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120d
187 bhp
101 bhp
Mercedes A 160
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 1200 rpm
BMW 120d
400 NM
180 NM
Mercedes A 160
Performance
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 160
142 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
▶ REPLAY
7.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
7.73 kg/bhp
13.56 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120d
69 mpg
52 mpg
Mercedes A 160
56 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
788 mi
Range
575 mi
BMW 120d
788 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
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).
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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 120d
84.3 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
