The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 36,900

€ 51,500

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 130i is 5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 45 AMG
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.8
70.1
79.6
68.8 in
Width
70.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
55.8 in
104.7
166.9
106.3
171.9
166.9 in
Length
171.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.13 %

General
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 45 AMG
E81
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Code
M 133.980

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
376 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Performance
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 45 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 45 AMG
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12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.8 lb/hp
9.12 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
388 mi
Range
505 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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