The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 15,600
€ 35,400
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 1.8 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Mercedes A 250
60.4
70.9
78.7
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.9 in
Width
70.1 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
60.4 in
Height
56.4 in
103.7
173.8
106.3
169.3
173.8 in
Length
169.3 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Mercedes A 250
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.78 %
General
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Mercedes A 250
PK
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
1.8L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
EBA
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
148 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
124 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Dodge Caliber 1.8
124 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Mercedes A 250
114 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.21 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 1.8
20.78 lb/hp
15.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Dodge Caliber 1.8
32 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes A 250
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
40 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
428 mi
Range
526 mi
Dodge Caliber 1.8
428 mi
526 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Dodge Caliber 1.8
140.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 1.8
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
