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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 125i
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
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
106.3
169
105.9
170.4
169 in
Length
170.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 125i
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.09 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 125i
W176
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline 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
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
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
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.71 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
14.71 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
65 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 125i
56 mpg
city
32 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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)
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 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





















