The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)

€ 27,400
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 29,800
 BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 120d BluePerformance
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance (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
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
169 in
Length
170.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.8 %
BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 120d BluePerformance
W176
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 120d BluePerformance
118 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
65 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
56 mpg
city
44 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
751 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
74 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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 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