The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
€ 22,000

€ 26,100

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D is 3.7 inches longer and 1.5 inches taller.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Mercedes A 160
58.1
70.7
81.5
56.7
70.7
78.4
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.1 in
Height
56.7 in
105.7
177.7
107.4
174
177.7 in
Length
174 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Mercedes A 160
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4279 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.25 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Mercedes A 160
KL1J
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 160
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
221 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Mercedes A 160
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160
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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25.91 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
52 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160
43 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
828 mi
Range
486 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft