The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 32,100
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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 5.3 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the BMW 123d.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 123d
1433
1780
2022
1421
1748
1934
1780 mm
Width
1748 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1433 mm
Height
1421 mm
2699
4292
2660
4239
4292 mm
Length
4239 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 123d
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.06 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 123d
W176
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 123d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
BMW
OM 607.951
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 123d
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
260 NM
400 NM
BMW 123d
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 123d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.39 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
12.92 kg/bhp
7.39 kg/bhp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
74 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 123d
63 mpg
city
44 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
818 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
565 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
