The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) vs. BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 24,500
€ 27,300
€ 24,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 180 is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Mercedes A 180
BMW 116i
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 180
BMW 116i
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.44 %
General
Mercedes A 180
BMW 116i
W176
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
BMW
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Mercedes A 180
BMW 116i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
565 mi
Range
557 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
557 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
109.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 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













