The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 35,000
€ 37,600
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 250.
BMW 125i
Mercedes A 250
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.4
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
105.9
170.2
106.3
169.3
170.2 in
Length
169.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Mercedes A 250
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.65 %
General
BMW 125i
Mercedes A 250
F20
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
BMW 125i
Mercedes A 250
151 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
14.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.87 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
513 mi
Range
527 mi
BMW 125i
513 mi
527 mi
Mercedes A 250
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).
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).
125 kWh
BMW 125i
119.4 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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
