The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 28,400
€ 28,500
€ 28,400
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 200 CDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
BMW 120d
56.4
70.1
79.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.1 in
Width
68.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.4 in
Height
56.3 in
106.3
169
104.7
166.4
169 in
Length
166.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 CDI
BMW 120d
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.38 %
General
Mercedes A 200 CDI
BMW 120d
W176
Generation
E87
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 200 CDI
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW
OM 651.901
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Mercedes A 200 CDI
BMW 120d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 CDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
55 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
723 mi
Range
471 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
723 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
88.5 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 CDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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




















