The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
€ 34,000
€ 25,800
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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.
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 160
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.4
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
105.9
170.4
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
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.83 %
General
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 160
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 160
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 120i
199 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 160
140 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
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17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.72 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120i
40 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
547 mi
Range
575 mi
BMW 120i
547 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 120i
111.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Mercedes A 160
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
