The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 26,000
€ 28,500
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 6.5 cm longer, 2.9 cm wider and 0.3 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 120d
1433
1780
2022
1430
1751
1933
1780 mm
Width
1751 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1433 mm
Height
1430 mm
2699
4292
2660
4227
4292 mm
Length
4227 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 120d
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.11 %
General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 120d
W176
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
BMW
OM 607.951
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 bhp
161 bhp
BMW 120d
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
220 NM
340 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 120d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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15.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.85 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
15.67 kg/bhp
8.85 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
74 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120d
63 mpg
city
32 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
818 mi
Range
471 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
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).
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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
