The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 28,800
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 27,700
 BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 118d
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
169.3 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 118d
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.77 %
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 118d
W176
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
BMW
OM 607.951
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 118d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
67 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
60 mpg
city
35 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
710 mi
Range
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft