The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19) vs. BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 34,200

€ 32,900

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘ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 7.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
Mercedes A 220
BMW 123d
56.7
70.7
78.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.7 in
Height
55.9 in
107.4
174
104.7
166.9
174 in
Length
166.9 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220
BMW 123d
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3 %

General
Mercedes A 220
BMW 123d
W177
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 220
187 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 220
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Mercedes A 220
BMW 123d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
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17.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
17.1 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes A 220
38 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
431 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 220
431 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes A 220
117.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220
BMW 123d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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