Car A
BMW 118i
The BMW 118i balances efficient running (5.5 L/100 km) with the practicality of a five-seat hatchback for city and small-family use. It prioritizes everyday ease over outright performance.
BMW 118i
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Car B
Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45
The Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45 is a compact, five-seat performance car that delivers 421 hp and a 3.9 s 0–100 km/h sprint while remaining usable with a 370 L trunk. It offers good value in its segment, though its FWD layout and modest cargo flexibility may limit winter and cargo-heavy use.
Why compared
same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profile
Usage fit
Family
62
/
53
City
60
/
52
Budget / value
64
/
37
Road trip
41
/
41
Performance
30
/
36
Cargo
20
/
20
Practical
51
/
36
Premium
45
/
55
Winter
26
/
26
Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 118i · Orange = Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45
Specs side-by-side
Spec
BMW 118i
Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
BMW 118i
- Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km
- Practical five-seat hatchback with a 360 L trunk
- Easy to drive in the city thanks to FWD and compact size
- Good value in its segment at about 35,000
- Mid-pack acceleration (0–100 km/h in 8.5 s) won’t suit performance seekers
- Cargo capacity is modest for luggage-heavy trips (360 L)
- FWD only; those wanting AWD traction for harsh winters should look elsewhere
- Gasoline-only powertrain with no hybrid or EV option
Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45
- Explosive acceleration (0–100 km/h in 3.9 s).
- Five seats and a 370 L trunk support daily use.
- Efficient for its class at 8.2 L/100 km.
- Good value in its segment for a 421 hp compact.
- FWD may limit traction in harsh winter conditions.
- 370 L cargo space is modest for cargo-heavy needs.
- 8.2 L/100 km is higher than economy-focused compacts.
- Price around 55,000 can stretch tighter budgets.
Verdict
Pick BMW 118i if…
Best fuel economy
BMW 118i uses 5.5 L/100km vs 8.2 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45 puts out 421 hp vs 140 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.