The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 27,500
Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19) Mercedes A 180
€ 27,700
 BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 27,500
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 180 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Mercedes A 180
BMW 118d
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
70.7
78.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
107.4
174
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
174 in
Length
166.9 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
BMW 118d
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.25 %
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180
BMW 118d
W177
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
BMW
M 282.914
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

Mercedes A 180
BMW 118d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.21 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
486 mi
Range
598 mi
Mercedes A 180
486 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft