The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 27,000
€ 25,100
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 118i
56.4
70.1
79.6
56.3
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
106.3
169
104.7
166.4
169 in
Length
166.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 118i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 118i
W176
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
BMW
OM 607.951
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 118i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 118i
52 mpg
city
22 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
398 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
398 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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 118i
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
