The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17)
€ 35,400
€ 47,400
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400
ⓘ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 0.9 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
Mercedes A 250
BMW M140i
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.4 in
Height
55.6 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 M140i
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.15 %
General
Mercedes A 250
BMW M140i
W176
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
BMW M140i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
BMW
M 270.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i
Performance
Mercedes A 250
BMW M140i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
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15.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.21 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
32 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
526 mi
Range
437 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
437 mi
BMW M140i
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).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
BMW M140i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
















