The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 35,700
€ 27,400
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 130i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 cm shorter, 2.9 cm narrower and 0.3 cm lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1430
1751
1933
1433
1780
2022
1751 mm
Width
1780 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1430 mm
Height
1433 mm
2660
4227
2699
4292
4227 mm
Length
4292 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.14 %
General
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
E87
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
261 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 130i
261 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
315 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 130i
315 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
5.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
5.59 kg/bhp
12.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
78 mpg
BMW 130i
30 mpg
78 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
20 mpg
city
67 mpg
No data
motorway
88 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
350 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 130i
350 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
74 kWh
BMW 130i
178.2 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
226 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
92 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
430 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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