The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 24,300
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 116i
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
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
106.3
169
104.7
166.9
169 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 116i
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.73 %
General
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 116i
W176
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 116i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
24.98 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 116i
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
598 mi
Range
499 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
598 mi
499 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 116i
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














