The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 30,500

€ 42,100

€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 d is an inch shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW M135i
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.4 in
Height
55.6 in
106.3
169.3
105.9
170.2
169.3 in
Length
170.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW M135i
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.93 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW M135i
W176
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
108 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW M135i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
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29.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
29.09 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
64 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
56 mpg
city
23 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
839 mi
Range
431 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
839 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
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).
142.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
76.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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