The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 26,000
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 24,300
 BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 116i
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes A 160 CDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 116i
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 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 CDI (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
169 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 116i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3913 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.22 %
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 116i
W176
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
BMW
OM 607.951
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 116i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 116i
52 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
499 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
499 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 116i
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