The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
€ 28,500
€ 34,900
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
BMW 123d
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
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
106.3
169
104.7
166.9
169 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 CDI
BMW 123d
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.34 %
General
Mercedes A 200 CDI
BMW 123d
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 123d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Mercedes A 200 CDI
BMW 123d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 CDI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
56 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
739 mi
Range
576 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
739 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
86.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 CDI
BMW 123d
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
















