The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07) vs. Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..)
€ 35,700

€ 28,000

€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 7.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180.
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 180
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.7
70.7
78.4
68.9 in
Width
70.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.3 in
Height
56.7 in
104.7
166.4
107.4
174
166.4 in
Length
174 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 180
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.55 %

General
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 180
E87
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 180
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
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180
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12.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.33 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 130i
25 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180
17 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
350 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW 130i
350 mi
495 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 130i
178.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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