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 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 130i
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.1 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
169.3
104.7
166.9
169.3 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 130i
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.39 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 130i
W176
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
BMW
OM 607.951
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
108 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
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
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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29.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
29.09 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
64 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
56 mpg
city
19 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
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
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 130i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
