The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)

€ 32,800
BMW 125d (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 26,100
 Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) Mercedes A 160
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 125d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160.
BMW 125d
Mercedes A 160
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
107.4
174
170.2 in
Length
174 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
Mercedes A 160
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 125d (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.18 %
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)

General

BMW 125d
Mercedes A 160
F21
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 125d
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 160
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160

Performance

BMW 125d
Mercedes A 160
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

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15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.07 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
486 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft