The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)
€ 33,300
€ 32,800
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 250 is an inch shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
Mercedes A 250
BMW 125d
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
169.3
105.9
170.2
169.3 in
Length
170.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
BMW 125d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %
General
Mercedes A 250
BMW 125d
W176
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
BMW 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
BMW
M 270.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
Mercedes A 250
BMW 125d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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14.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
14.78 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
471 mi
Range
659 mi
Mercedes A 250
471 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
125 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes A 250
125 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
