The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 24,100

€ 29,100

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mercedes A 180 CDI
55.9
68.1
74.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
68.1 in
Width
70.1 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
100.2
166.3
106.3
169
166.3 in
Length
169 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mercedes A 180 CDI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
7 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Typ 937
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
AR 32310
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mercedes A 180 CDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI
▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.09 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
29.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
19 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
419 mi
Range
818 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
78.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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