The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 29,700
€ 38,700
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250.
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 250
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.9
70.7
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
105.9
170.4
107.4
174
170.4 in
Length
174 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 250
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.31 %
General
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 250
F21
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline 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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 250
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.54 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
567 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 250
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).
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 120i
108 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
