The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)

€ 28,000
Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..) Mercedes A 180
€ 28,100
 BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 28,000
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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Mercedes A 180
BMW 120d
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (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 (19 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint BMW 120d (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 120d
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.24 %
BMW 120d (07 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180
BMW 120d
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 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 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 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
134 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 180
44 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
674 mi
Mercedes A 180
495 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
102.4 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
102.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft