The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
€ 35,400

€ 28,800

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 120d is 3 cm longer, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1421
1765
1984
1433
1780
2022
1765 mm
Width
1780 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
2690
4329
2699
4299
4329 mm
Length
4299 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.14 %

General
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
F21
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
400 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
142 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
7.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
7.81 kg/bhp
12.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
81 mpg
BMW 120d
72 mpg
81 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
61 mpg
city
72 mpg
No data
motorway
88 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
828 mi
Range
710 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
710 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
71.9 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L