The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 VTi 120 (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 20,300
€ 26,000
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C4 VTi 120 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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
170.4 in
Length
169 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Mercedes A 160 CDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
General
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Mercedes A 160 CDI
N
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Mercedes A 160 CDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
23.92 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
38 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
27 mpg
city
52 mpg
50 mpg
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
601 mi
Range
818 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
601 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
78.2 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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
