The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
€ 36,200
€ 34,200
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220.
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 220
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.7
70.7
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
105.9
170.4
107.4
174
170.4 in
Length
174 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 220
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.02 %
General
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 220
F20
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 220
142 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
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17.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.1 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.27 lb/hp
17.1 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes A 220
51 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
828 mi
Range
431 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 220
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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
