The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
€ 29,800
€ 27,400
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 an inch longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 d.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 160 d
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.4
70.1
79.6
69.5 in
Width
70.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
105.9
170.2
106.3
169.3
170.2 in
Length
169.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 160 d
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 160 d
F21
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 160 d
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 160 d
142 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.36 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
55 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
44 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
751 mi
Range
839 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
751 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
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).
76.1 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 160 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
