The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)

€ 36,700
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 125d
€ 26,700
 Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 1.5 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 Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (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 Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
106.3
169
170.4 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
Mercedes A 180
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125d
221 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
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

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14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
BMW 125d
14.96 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 125d
55 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 180
46 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 125d
751 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 125d
88.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft