The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. BMW 120i (07 - 12)
€ 26,000
€ 26,600
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 5.3 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the BMW 120i.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 120i
1433
1780
2022
1421
1748
1934
1780 mm
Width
1748 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1433 mm
Height
1421 mm
2699
4292
2660
4239
4292 mm
Length
4239 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 120i
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1365 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.15 %
General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 120i
W176
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 bhp
168 bhp
BMW 120i
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
220 NM
210 NM
BMW 120i
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 120i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
15.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.13 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
15.67 kg/bhp
8.13 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
74 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120i
63 mpg
city
33 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
818 mi
Range
499 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
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).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
565 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
