The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. BMW 118i 5-door (11 - 15)
€ 27,000
€ 28,700
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 3.2 cm shorter, 1.5 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 118i
1433
1780
2022
1421
1765
1984
1780 mm
Width
1765 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1433 mm
Height
1421 mm
2699
4292
2690
4324
4292 mm
Length
4324 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 118i
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1825 kg
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.79 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 118i
W176
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-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-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
BMW
OM 607.951
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 bhp
168 bhp
BMW 118i
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
260 NM
250 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 118i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.15 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
12.92 kg/bhp
8.15 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
74 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 118i
63 mpg
city
37 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
818 mi
Range
547 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
547 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
