The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)

€ 32,800
BMW 125d (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 24,500
 Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 125d is 1.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180.
BMW 125d
Mercedes A 180
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
69.5 in
Width
70.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
106.3
169
170.2 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
Mercedes A 180
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
BMW 125d (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.79 %
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)

General

BMW 125d
Mercedes A 180
F21
Generation
W176
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 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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

BMW 125d
Mercedes A 180
149 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

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15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.07 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
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 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft