The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
€ 32,600

€ 61,800

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 120d is 12.1 cm shorter, 8.5 cm narrower and 0.9 cm taller than the Mercedes A 45 S AMG.
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
1421
1765
1984
1412
1850
1992
1765 mm
Width
1850 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1421 mm
Height
1412 mm
2690
4324
2729
4445
4324 mm
Length
4445 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
8.26 %

General
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
F21
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

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

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
416 bhp
at 6750 rpm
BMW 120d
181 bhp
416 bhp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
380 NM
500 NM
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Performance
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
140 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
▶ REPLAY
8.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.93 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.29 kg/bhp
3.93 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
49 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
687 mi
Range
377 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
377 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L