The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) vs. BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 29,700
€ 34,300
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 125i
56.7
70.7
78.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.7 in
Height
55.9 in
107.4
174
105.9
170.2
174 in
Length
170.2 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 125i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.69 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 125i
W177
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 d
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 125i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
14.72 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
59 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
668 mi
Range
505 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
668 mi
505 mi
BMW 125i
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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
82.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft









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















