The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. BMW 120i 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 31,400
€ 27,300
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 d is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 18 cm longer, 4.8 cm wider and 1.9 cm taller than the BMW 120i.
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 120i
1440
1796
1992
1421
1748
1934
1796 mm
Width
1748 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1440 mm
Height
1421 mm
2729
4419
2660
4239
4419 mm
Length
4239 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 120i
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.84 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 120i
W177
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 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
BMW
OM 608.915
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 bhp
168 bhp
BMW 120i
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
260 NM
210 NM
BMW 120i
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 120i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
12.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.18 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
12.68 kg/bhp
8.18 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
69 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120i
63 mpg
city
33 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
652 mi
Range
499 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
652 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
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).
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).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
120 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
330 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L



















