The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 30,700
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 25,000
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
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 Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
170.4 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.5 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

BMW 120i
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
F20
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

BMW 120i
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
138 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.57 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 120i
42 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 120i
577 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 120i
106.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
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