The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)
€ 29,800
€ 33,300
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 250.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 250
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 250
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 250
F21
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 250
142 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.36 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
55 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
751 mi
Range
471 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
751 mi
471 mi
Mercedes A 250
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).
125 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 250
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
