The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 36,100
€ 29,100
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 220 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
Mercedes A 220
BMW 120d DPF
56.7
70.7
78.4
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.9 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.7 in
Height
56.3 in
107.4
174
104.7
166.4
174 in
Length
166.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220
BMW 120d DPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.3 %
General
Mercedes A 220
BMW 120d DPF
W177
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
BMW
M 260.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 220
187 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 220
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
Mercedes A 220
BMW 120d DPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
17.74 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 220
36 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
471 mi
Mercedes A 220
488 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 220
123.1 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft









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
















