The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. BMW 118i (19 - ..)

€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 28,200
 BMW 118i (19 - ..) BMW 118i
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes A 180 CDI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the BMW 118i.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 118i
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118i (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
56.4 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint BMW 118i (19 - ..)
105.1
170
169 in
Length
170 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 118i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.15 %
BMW 118i (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 118i
W176
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 118i
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
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
138 hp
BMW 118i
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 118i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
52 mpg
city
34 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
492 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
492 mi
BMW 118i
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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft