The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 32,700
€ 39,200
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 9.5 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 1.9 cm lower than the Mercedes A 220 d.
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 220 d
1421
1765
1984
1440
1796
1992
1765 mm
Width
1796 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1421 mm
Height
1440 mm
2690
4324
2729
4419
4324 mm
Length
4419 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 220 d
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.25 %
General
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 220 d
F21
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1950 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120d
380 NM
400 NM
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 220 d
142 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
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7.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.42 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
7.98 kg/bhp
8.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
61 mpg
BMW 120d
67 mpg
61 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
58 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
769 mi
Range
689 mi
BMW 120d
769 mi
689 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 120d
86.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L










