The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 25,200
€ 28,000
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180.
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 180
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.4
70.1
79.6
68.9 in
Width
70.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.3 in
Height
56.4 in
104.7
166.4
106.3
169.3
166.4 in
Length
169.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 180
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %
General
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 180
E87
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 180
135 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
▶ REPLAY
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
BMW 120i
19.89 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
414 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 120i
414 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 120i
142.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
