The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)

€ 33,600
BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 25,800
 Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 125i is 1.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160.
BMW 125i
Mercedes A 160
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (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 Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
170.4 in
Length
169.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
Mercedes A 160
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.18 %
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)

General

BMW 125i
Mercedes A 160
F21
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 125i
Mercedes A 160
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
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160

Performance

BMW 125i
Mercedes A 160
151 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

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14.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.82 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
513 mi
Range
575 mi
BMW 125i
513 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 125i
119.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft