The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. BMW 118d 5-door (11 - 15)
€ 25,800
€ 29,300
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 Mercedes A 160 is an inch shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Mercedes A 160
BMW 118d
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
169.3
105.9
170.2
169.3 in
Length
170.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
BMW 118d
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.79 %
General
Mercedes A 160
BMW 118d
W176
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
BMW
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Mercedes A 160
BMW 118d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.81 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
29.9 lb/hp
21.81 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 118d
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
575 mi
Range
734 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
734 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
102.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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



















