The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 200 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 34,500

€ 32,300

€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 200.
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 200
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 200
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.85 %

General
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 200
F21
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 200
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
161 hp
Mercedes A 200
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1620 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200
Performance
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 200
138 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.83 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
18.83 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 200
46 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
751 mi
Range
514 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
514 mi
Mercedes A 200
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).
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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 200
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 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