The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)

€ 30,900
BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) BMW 120d
€ 24,500
 Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180.
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
68.8
76.1
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
68.8 in
Width
70.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
106.3
169
166.9 in
Length
169 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.51 %
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)

General

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180
E87
Generation
W176
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 270
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180
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