The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)

€ 29,700
BMW 120i (16 - 17) BMW 120i
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 120i is 1.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 d.
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 160 d
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
69.5 in
Width
70.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint BMW 120i (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
170.4 in
Length
169.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Mercedes A 160 d
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW 120i (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.12 %
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)

General

BMW 120i
Mercedes A 160 d
F21
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d

Performance

BMW 120i
Mercedes A 160 d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.54 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
31 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
839 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
108 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).
76.1 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Mercedes A 160 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft