The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 34,200
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 25,000
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 34,200
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 2.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
BMW 123d
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
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 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
166.9 in
Length
169 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.43 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

BMW 123d
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 123d
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

BMW 123d
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
147 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
57 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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft