The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 34,200
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 28,000
 Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180.
BMW 123d
Mercedes A 180
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
68.8 in
Width
70.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
166.9 in
Length
169.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
Mercedes A 180
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.05 %
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

BMW 123d
Mercedes A 180
E81
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 123d
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

BMW 123d
Mercedes A 180
147 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180
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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft