The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)

€ 27,000
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 27,000
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 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 d.
BMW 120d DPF
Mercedes A 160 d
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
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 d
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.41 %
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)

General

BMW 120d DPF
Mercedes A 160 d
E87
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 DPF
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d

Performance

BMW 120d DPF
Mercedes A 160 d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

▶ REPLAY
19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.38 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d DPF
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
41 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
31 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
839 mi
BMW 120d DPF
545 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
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).
76.1 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
117.3 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d DPF
Mercedes A 160 d
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