The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 21,800
€ 32,300
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 220.
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Mercedes A 220
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 220
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.67 %
General
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Mercedes A 220
N
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Mercedes A 220
120 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
23.92 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
38 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
601 mi
Range
552 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
601 mi
552 mi
Mercedes A 220
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).
119.4 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Mercedes A 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
