The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

€ 32,600
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17) BMW 120i
€ 31,400
 Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 d.
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 180 d
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
170.4 in
Length
174 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Mercedes A 180 d
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.69 %
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

General

BMW 120i
Mercedes A 180 d
F20
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d

Performance

BMW 120i
Mercedes A 180 d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

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17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.72 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 120i
43 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
34 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
652 mi
BMW 120i
587 mi
652 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 120i
104.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft