The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (15 - 17)

€ 25,800
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 31,500
BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 118d
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 160 is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Mercedes A 160
BMW 118d
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
169.3 in
Length
170.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160
BMW 118d
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.68 %
BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 160
BMW 118d
W176
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

Mercedes A 160
BMW 118d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

 REPLAY
29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.34 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
29.9 lb/hp
22.34 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 118d
33 mpg
city
46 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
751 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
751 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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 160
102.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft