The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 28,200

€ 26,000

€ 28,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Mercedes A 160 CDI
60
71.3
80.8
56.4
70.1
79.6
71.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60 in
Height
56.4 in
102.8
168.3
106.3
169
168.3 in
Length
169 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Mercedes A 160 CDI
N
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
161 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Mercedes A 160 CDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
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19.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
19.1 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
48 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
39 mpg
city
52 mpg
56 mpg
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
761 mi
Range
818 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
761 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
100.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft