The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. BMW 120d (04 - 07)

€ 26,800
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 26,400
 BMW 120d (04 - 07) BMW 120d
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Mercedes A 160
BMW 120d
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
70.1 in
Width
68.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.4 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint BMW 120d (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
169.3 in
Length
166.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160
BMW 120d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.41 %
BMW 120d (04 - 07)

General

Mercedes A 160
BMW 120d
W176
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160
BMW 120d
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Mercedes A 160
BMW 120d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
30.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
30.45 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 160
46 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
545 mi
Mercedes A 160
609 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes A 160
96.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 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