The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
€ 37,400

€ 61,800

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 125d is 4.6 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 S AMG.
BMW 125d
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.6
72.8
78.4
69.5 in
Width
72.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
105.9
170.4
107.4
175
170.4 in
Length
175 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.96 %

General
BMW 125d
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
F20
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Code
M 139.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
BMW 125d
221 hp
416 hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Performance
BMW 125d
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
149 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
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15.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.67 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.01 lb/hp
8.67 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 125d
55 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
46 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
751 mi
Range
377 mi
BMW 125d
751 mi
377 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
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).
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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 125d
88.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft