The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. BMW 116i (17 - 19)
€ 27,000
€ 25,200
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 180 CDI is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 116i
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
169
105.9
170.4
169 in
Length
170.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 116i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 116i
W176
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
BMW
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 116i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
52 mpg
city
35 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
818 mi
Range
610 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
610 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft













