The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 27,400
€ 38,400
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 3.7 cm shorter, 1.5 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the BMW 125i.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 125i
1433
1780
2022
1421
1765
1984
1780 mm
Width
1765 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1433 mm
Height
1421 mm
2699
4292
2690
4329
4292 mm
Length
4329 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 125i
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.1 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 125i
W176
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
BMW
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 bhp
221 bhp
BMW 125i
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
260 NM
310 NM
BMW 125i
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 125i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
12.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
12.82 kg/bhp
6.67 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
78 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 125i
67 mpg
city
38 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
No data
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
690 mi
Range
521 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
521 mi
BMW 125i
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).
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).
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
92 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
465 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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