The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)
€ 35,400

€ 35,100

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 125i.
Mercedes A 250
BMW 125i
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 125i
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %

General
Mercedes A 250
BMW 125i
W176
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Mercedes A 250
BMW 125i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
15.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.77 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.21 lb/hp
14.77 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
526 mi
Range
505 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
505 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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