The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

€ 34,500
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 36,100
 Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 220
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100

ⓘ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
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
170.4 in
Length
174 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 220
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.31 %
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

General

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 220
F21
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
138 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 220
46 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 220
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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft