The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)
€ 28,700
€ 35,700
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 160 d is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
Mercedes A 160 d
BMW 130i
56.7
70.7
78.4
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.9 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.7 in
Height
56.3 in
107.4
174
104.7
166.4
174 in
Length
166.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
BMW 130i
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.39 %
General
Mercedes A 160 d
BMW 130i
W177
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 130i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
BMW
OM 608.915
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
94 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
BMW 130i
120 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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33.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
33.43 lb/hp
12.33 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
59 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 130i
50 mpg
city
17 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
668 mi
Range
350 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
668 mi
350 mi
BMW 130i
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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
82.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
BMW 130i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft









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












