The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 36,700
€ 35,000
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 125i.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
BMW 125i
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 125i
1545 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1905 kg
Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.15 %
General
Mercedes A 220 CDI
BMW 125i
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 CDI
BMW 125i
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
1997 CC
168 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 125i
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
350 NM
310 NM
BMW 125i
Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
BMW 125i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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9.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.74 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
9.2 kg/bhp
6.74 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 CDI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
61 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 125i
51 mpg
city
33 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
756 mi
Range
513 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
756 mi
513 mi
BMW 125i
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
94.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 CDI
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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