The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. BMW 130i 5-door (09 - 11)
€ 30,500
€ 35,600
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the BMW 130i.
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 130i
1433
1780
2022
1421
1748
1934
1780 mm
Width
1748 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1433 mm
Height
1421 mm
2699
4299
2660
4239
4299 mm
Length
4239 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 130i
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1885 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.4 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 130i
W176
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 130i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
BMW
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
108 bhp
254 bhp
BMW 130i
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 2600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
260 NM
310 NM
BMW 130i
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 130i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 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 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
13.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.75 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
13.19 kg/bhp
5.75 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
76 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 130i
67 mpg
city
23 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
839 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
839 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
76.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 130i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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