The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 25,800
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 34,200
 BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes A 160 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
Mercedes A 160
BMW 123d
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.1 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
169.3 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160
BMW 123d
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.76 %
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 160
BMW 123d
W176
Generation
E81
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

Mercedes A 160
BMW 123d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

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29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
29.9 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
576 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
102.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft