The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 28,800
€ 33,300
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 3 cm shorter, 1.5 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the BMW 120d.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 120d
1433
1780
2022
1421
1765
1984
1780 mm
Width
1765 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1433 mm
Height
1421 mm
2699
4299
2690
4329
4299 mm
Length
4329 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 120d
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg
Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.46 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 120d
W176
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 bhp
187 bhp
BMW 120d
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
260 NM
400 NM
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 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
12.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.83 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
12.82 kg/bhp
7.83 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
81 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
81 mpg
72 mpg
BMW 120d
72 mpg
city
61 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
No data
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
710 mi
Range
828 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
828 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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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