The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 36,900
€ 40,800
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 250 e is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
Mercedes A 250 e
BMW 125d
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 e
BMW 125d
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.72 %
General
Mercedes A 250 e
BMW 125d
W177
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250 e
BMW 125d
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
BMW
M 282.914
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
215 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
332 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
Mercedes A 250 e
BMW 125d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
17.23 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250 e
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
168 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 125d
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
1553 mi
Range
702 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
1553 mi
702 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
26.6 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).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
26.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
40 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250 e
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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






















