The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 21,800
€ 25,000
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 VTi 120 is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 VTi 120
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.87 %
General
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
N
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
23.92 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
38 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
47 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
601 mi
Range
598 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
601 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
98.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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
