The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)
€ 28,500
€ 35,700
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 130i.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
BMW 130i
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 130i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.03 %
General
Mercedes A 200 CDI
BMW 130i
W176
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200 CDI
BMW 130i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW
OM 651.930
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Mercedes A 200 CDI
BMW 130i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
12.33 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 CDI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
56 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 130i
44 mpg
city
17 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
739 mi
Range
350 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
739 mi
350 mi
BMW 130i
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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
86.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 CDI
BMW 130i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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













