The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 46,400
€ 27,000
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW M135i is 1.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
BMW M135i
Mercedes A 180 CDI
55.6
69.5
78.1
56.4
70.1
79.6
69.5 in
Width
70.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
56.4 in
105.9
170.2
106.3
169
170.2 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.27 %
General
BMW M135i
Mercedes A 180 CDI
F21
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
BMW M135i
Mercedes A 180 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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10.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.89 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW M135i
30 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
22 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
414 mi
Range
818 mi
BMW M135i
414 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW M135i
147.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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

















