The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 27,400
€ 27,300
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Mercedes A 160 d
BMW 120i
56.4
70.1
79.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.1 in
Width
68.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.4 in
Height
56.3 in
106.3
169.3
104.7
166.4
169.3 in
Length
166.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
BMW 120i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.22 %
General
Mercedes A 160 d
BMW 120i
W176
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 d
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
89 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
BMW 120i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
34.55 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
64 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 120i
55 mpg
city
21 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
839 mi
Range
393 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
76.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 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
