The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
€ 27,000
€ 25,800
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160.
BMW 120d DPF
Mercedes A 160
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.4
70.1
79.6
68.9 in
Width
70.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
56.4 in
104.7
166.4
106.3
169.3
166.4 in
Length
169.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
Mercedes A 160
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.17 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
Mercedes A 160
E87
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 DPF
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Mercedes A 160
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.38 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
41 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
575 mi
BMW 120d DPF
545 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
117.3 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
