The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
€ 34,500
€ 27,400
€ 34,500
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 2.5 cm longer, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 160 d.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 160 d
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
4299
4324 mm
Length
4299 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 160 d
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
105 kg
7 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 160 d
F20
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
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
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 d
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
380 NM
240 NM
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 160 d
140 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 d
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8.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 kg/bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
8.29 kg/bhp
15.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
76 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
60 mpg
76 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
49 mpg
city
66 mpg
No data
motorway
83 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
687 mi
Range
839 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 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).
76.1 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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