2022 head-to-head · Subcompact Car
2022 BMW 4 Series Hybrid vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, the most efficient 2022 BMW 4 Series Hybrid (28 MPG) costs about $2,116 a year to fuel and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (28 MPG) about $2,116.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- BMW 4 Series Hybrid
- Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Side by side
| BMW 4 Series Hybrid | Mercedes-Benz A-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,116 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,116 |
| 28 MPG | Combined efficiency | 28 MPG |
| 25 MPG | City | 25 MPG |
| 34 MPG | Highway | 35 MPG |
| 86 cu ft | Passenger volume | 91 cu ft |
| 12 cu ft | Cargo volume | 9 cu ft |
| 312 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 312 g/mi |
| 6/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 6/10 |
| Hybrid | Powertrain | Gas |
| Premium gasoline | Fuel | Premium gasoline |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo |
| 8-speed automatic | Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| RWD | Drivetrain | AWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
BMW 4 Series Hybrid vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class across model years
- BMW 4 Series Hybrid
- Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class has more passenger space (91 vs. 86 cu ft); the BMW 4 Series Hybrid has more cargo space (12 vs. 9 cu ft).
Among 34 2022 subcompact cars, the BMW 4 Series Hybrid ranks 12th and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class 13th for lowest fuel cost.
The powertrains differ: the BMW 4 Series Hybrid is a full hybrid, while the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a conventional gas model.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2022 BMW 4 Series Hybrid vs. the Mercedes-Benz A-Class per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, about $2,116 for the BMW 4 Series Hybrid and $2,116 for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class.
Which has more cargo space?
The BMW 4 Series Hybrid, with 12 cu ft of luggage volume versus 9 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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