The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100 (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
€ 22,500

€ 25,800

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
Mercedes A 160
59
70.4
80.7
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.4 in
Width
70.1 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
56.4 in
102.7
170.4
106.3
169.3
170.4 in
Length
169.3 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
Mercedes A 160
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.92 %

General
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
Mercedes A 160
N
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
98 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
187 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
Mercedes A 160
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160
▶ REPLAY
28.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
28.68 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
65 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
53 mpg
city
33 mpg
74 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1036 mi
Range
575 mi
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
1036 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
74 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).
102.4 kWh
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
74 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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