The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 29,700
€ 28,600
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 d is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 120i
56.7
70.7
78.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.7 in
Height
55.9 in
107.4
174
104.7
166.9
174 in
Length
166.9 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 120i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.14 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 120i
W177
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
BMW
OM 608.915
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 120i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
59 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
668 mi
Range
499 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
668 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
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).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
82.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft

















