The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 32,800
€ 27,000
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 3.2 cm longer, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
BMW 125d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1421
1765
1984
1433
1780
2022
1765 mm
Width
1780 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
2690
4324
2699
4292
4324 mm
Length
4292 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.1 %
General
BMW 125d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
F21
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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
215 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 125d
215 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125d
450 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
BMW 125d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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6.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
BMW 125d
6.84 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
74 mpg
BMW 125d
58 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
47 mpg
city
63 mpg
No data
motorway
86 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
659 mi
Range
818 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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).
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
