The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 32,100

€ 25,000

€ 32,100
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 BMW 123d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 cm shorter, 3.2 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
BMW 123d
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1421
1748
1934
1433
1780
2022
1748 mm
Width
1780 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
2660
4239
2699
4292
4239 mm
Length
4292 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1925 kg

Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.42 %

General
BMW 123d
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
E81
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 bhp
120 bhp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1250 rpm
BMW 123d
400 NM
200 NM
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
BMW 123d
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
7.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 kg/bhp
BMW 123d
7.39 kg/bhp
11.33 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
54 mpg
BMW 123d
55 mpg
54 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L