The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 29,800
€ 26,000
€ 29,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 120d BluePerformance is 3.2 cm longer, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1421
1765
1984
1433
1780
2022
1765 mm
Width
1780 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
2690
4324
2699
4292
4324 mm
Length
4292 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.11 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
F21
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 bhp
89 bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
380 NM
220 NM
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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7.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 kg/bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
7.87 kg/bhp
15.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
74 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
66 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
52 mpg
city
63 mpg
No data
motorway
86 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
751 mi
Range
818 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
751 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
