The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 26,700
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 29,100
 BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes A 180 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
Mercedes A 180
BMW 120d DPF
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
70.1 in
Width
68.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.4 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
169 in
Length
166.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
BMW 120d DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Mercedes A 180
BMW 120d DPF
W176
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180
BMW 120d DPF
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF

Performance

Mercedes A 180
BMW 120d DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.63 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 180
46 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
471 mi
Mercedes A 180
609 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes A 180
96.6 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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