The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 27,000
€ 35,400
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 120d.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 120d
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 120d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.44 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 120d
W176
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 120d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 120d
52 mpg
city
51 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
818 mi
Range
828 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
828 mi
BMW 120d
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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 120d
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
