The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. BMW 120d (11 - 15)
€ 28,200
€ 30,600
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 160 CDI is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 120d
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
169
105.9
170.2
169 in
Length
170.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 120d
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 120d
W176
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 120d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
35.3 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
59 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
751 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
