The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

€ 32,200
BMW 125i (12 - 15) BMW 125i
€ 26,400
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 125i is an inch longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
BMW 125i
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
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 125i (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
170.2 in
Length
169.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
BMW 125i (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.85 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

General

BMW 125i
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
F21
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 125i
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

BMW 125i
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
152 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.61 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
478 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
125 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft