The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 27,400
€ 27,700
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 160 d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Mercedes A 160 d
BMW 118d
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
169.3
104.7
166.9
169.3 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
BMW 118d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.06 %
General
Mercedes A 160 d
BMW 118d
W176
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 d
BMW 118d
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
89 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
BMW 118d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
34.55 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
64 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
55 mpg
city
35 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
839 mi
Range
598 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
76.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft















