The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 26,600
€ 35,400
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250.
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 250
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.4
70.1
79.6
68.8 in
Width
70.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
104.7
166.9
106.3
169.3
166.9 in
Length
169.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 250
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.87 %
General
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 250
E81
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 250
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 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 250
139 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.21 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
15.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes A 250
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
526 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
125 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
