The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. BMW 120i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 28,200
€ 29,400
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 120i.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 120i
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
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
106.3
169
104.7
166.9
169 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 120i
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %
General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 120i
W176
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 120i
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 120i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
35.3 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
59 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
51 mpg
city
26 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
777 mi
Range
499 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
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).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 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
