The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. BMW 120d (15 - 16)
€ 28,800
€ 30,400
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 120d
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
169.3
105.9
170.4
169.3 in
Length
170.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 120d
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.14 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 120d
W176
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 120d
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 120d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.04 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
17.04 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
67 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
city
47 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
710 mi
Range
788 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
788 mi
BMW 120d
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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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

















