The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)

€ 25,900
Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180
€ 28,100
 BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes A 180 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Mercedes A 180
BMW 120d
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
169.3 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
BMW 120d
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.85 %
BMW 120d (07 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180
BMW 120d
W176
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Mercedes A 180
BMW 120d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
674 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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