The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)

€ 31,400
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 28,500
 BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) BMW 120d
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 7.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 120d
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.9 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.7 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
174 in
Length
166.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 120d
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.38 %
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)

General

Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 120d
W177
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 120d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
57 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d
52 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
652 mi
Range
471 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
652 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
84.3 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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