The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i 5-door (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
€ 35,600
€ 26,100
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 130i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160.
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 160
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.7
70.7
78.4
68.8 in
Width
70.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
104.7
166.9
107.4
174
166.9 in
Length
174 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 160
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.55 %
General
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 160
E87
Generation
W177
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 130i
Mercedes A 160
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 160
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 160
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.67 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
388 mi
Range
486 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
