The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 Sport 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 41,400
€ 36,300
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 Sport is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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
170.4
169.3 in
Length
170.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250 Sport
BMW 125i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.96 %
General
Mercedes A 250 Sport
BMW 125i
W176
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes A 250 Sport
215 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 250 Sport
258 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Mercedes A 250 Sport
BMW 125i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 Sport
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.96 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
15.43 lb/hp
13.96 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250 Sport
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
35 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 125i
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
519 mi
Range
567 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
519 mi
567 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
127 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).
108 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
127 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250 Sport
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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

















