The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 29,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 44,000
 BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000

ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW M135i
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
70.1
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.4 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
106.3
169
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.9
169 in
Length
170.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW M135i
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.25 %
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW M135i
W176
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW
OM 651.901
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW M135i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
30.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
30.11 lb/hp
11.09 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M135i
52 mpg
city
22 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
414 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft