The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 34,500

€ 36,500

€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 9 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the Mercedes A 250.
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 250
1421
1765
1984
1445
1796
1992
1765 mm
Width
1796 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1421 mm
Height
1445 mm
2690
4329
2729
4419
4329 mm
Length
4419 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 250
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1455 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg

Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.59 %

General
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 250
F21
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120d
187 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes A 250
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120d
400 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250
Performance
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 250
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 250
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8.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.58 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.16 kg/bhp
6.58 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 120d
66 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 250
55 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
751 mi
Range
431 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 250
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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L