The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
€ 36,500
€ 32,600
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 250 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Mercedes A 250
BMW 120i
56.9
70.7
78.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
107.4
174
105.9
170.4
174 in
Length
170.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
BMW 120i
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Mercedes A 250
BMW 120i
W177
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 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
BMW
M 260.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
221 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Mercedes A 250
BMW 120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
14.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
14.52 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 250
38 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120i
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
431 mi
Range
587 mi
Mercedes A 250
431 mi
587 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
117.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
