The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)

€ 25,000
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 27,000
 BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 120d DPF
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (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 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
169 in
Length
166.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 120d DPF
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.88 %
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)

General

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 120d DPF
W176
Generation
E87
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF

Performance

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 120d DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
24.98 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
545 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
598 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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