The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
€ 29,100

€ 56,200

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 120d DPF is 8.6 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
BMW 120d DPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.4
72.8
78.4
68.9 in
Width
72.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.3 in
Height
55.4 in
104.7
166.4
107.4
175
166.4 in
Length
175 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.04 %

General
BMW 120d DPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
E87
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Code
M 139.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
383 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
9.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
471 mi
Range
382 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
382 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
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).
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).
157.2 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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