The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)

€ 29,100
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 29,700
 Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 120d DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 d.
BMW 120d DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
68.9 in
Width
70.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.3 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
107.4
174
166.4 in
Length
174 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.38 %
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)

General

BMW 120d DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
E87
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d

Performance

BMW 120d DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
27 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
668 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft