The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 17)

€ 29,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 25,400
 BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 118i
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 118i.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 118i
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
106.3
169
Blueprint BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
169 in
Length
170.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 118i
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.43 %
BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 118i
W176
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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 651
Engine Series
BMW
OM 651.901
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

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

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
30.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.7 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
30.11 lb/hp
22.7 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
36 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
610 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
610 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 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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