The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
€ 34,200
€ 27,400
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 123d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6 cm shorter, 3.2 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 160 d.
BMW 123d
Mercedes A 160 d
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
4299
4239 mm
Length
4299 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Mercedes A 160 d
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.06 %
General
BMW 123d
Mercedes A 160 d
E81
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 bhp
89 bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1700 rpm
BMW 123d
400 NM
240 NM
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
BMW 123d
Mercedes A 160 d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
▶ REPLAY
7.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 kg/bhp
BMW 123d
7.39 kg/bhp
15.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
76 mpg
BMW 123d
51 mpg
76 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
41 mpg
city
66 mpg
No data
motorway
83 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
576 mi
Range
839 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
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).
76.1 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Mercedes A 160 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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