The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. BMW 118i 5-door (11 - 15)
€ 36,700

€ 28,700

€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 220 CDI is 3.2 cm shorter, 1.5 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the BMW 118i.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
BMW 118i
1433
1780
2022
1421
1765
1984
1780 mm
Width
1765 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1433 mm
Height
1421 mm
2699
4292
2690
4324
4292 mm
Length
4324 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 CDI
BMW 118i
1545 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1825 kg

Weight Difference:
175 kg
11.33 %

General
Mercedes A 220 CDI
BMW 118i
W176
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 CDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW
OM 651.930
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
168 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 bhp
168 bhp
BMW 118i
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
350 NM
250 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
BMW 118i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
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9.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.15 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
9.2 kg/bhp
8.15 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 CDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
61 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 118i
51 mpg
city
37 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
756 mi
Range
547 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
756 mi
547 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
94.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 CDI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L