The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 28,500
€ 26,000
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 160 CDI
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.4
70.1
79.6
68.9 in
Width
70.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
56.4 in
104.7
166.4
106.3
169
166.4 in
Length
169 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %
General
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 160 CDI
E87
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 160 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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 160 CDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
27 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
818 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
