The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 31,800

€ 39,200

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d BluePerformance is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220 d.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 220 d
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.7
70.7
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
105.9
170.2
107.4
174
170.2 in
Length
174 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 220 d
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.75 %

General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 220 d
F21
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 220 d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
687 mi
Range
689 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
689 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft