The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 28,500

€ 32,600

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 200 CDI is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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
105.9
170.2
169 in
Length
170.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 CDI
BMW 120d
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.66 %

General
Mercedes A 200 CDI
BMW 120d
W176
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 651.930
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Mercedes A 200 CDI
BMW 120d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 CDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
56 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
739 mi
Range
687 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
739 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
86.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 CDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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