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 1.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
69.5 in
Width
70.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
170.4 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.19 %
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 (AWD)
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
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

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
65 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
46 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
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
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft