The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 34,500
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 3.7 cm longer, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1421
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
1765
1984
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
1780
2022
1765 mm
Width
1780 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
2690
4329
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
2699
4292
4329 mm
Length
4292 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
140 kg
9.18 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
F21
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180 CDI 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
400 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
138 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
8.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.16 kg/bhp
12.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
78 mpg
BMW 120d
66 mpg
78 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
55 mpg
city
67 mpg
No data
motorway
88 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
74 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
92 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L