The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 34,900
BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 29,100
 Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 CDI.
BMW 125d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 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 Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
170.2 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.03 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

BMW 125d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
F21
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

BMW 125d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.09 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.23 lb/hp
29.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 125d
50 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
41 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
818 mi
BMW 125d
687 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 125d
96.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft