The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
€ 28,500
€ 27,500
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180.
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.7
70.7
78.4
68.9 in
Width
70.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.3 in
Height
56.7 in
104.7
166.4
107.4
174
166.4 in
Length
174 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.25 %
General
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180
E87
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180
135 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
471 mi
Range
486 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 180
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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
