The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 36,400
€ 38,700
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250.
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 250
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.9
70.7
78.4
68.8 in
Width
70.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 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 250
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.99 %
General
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 250
E81
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 250
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.46 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
397 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW 130i
397 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
