The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 21,000

€ 26,000

€ 21,000
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 Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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
173.8 in
Length
169 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
414 lb
11.86 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Mercedes A 160 CDI
PK
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
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
ENE
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Mercedes A 160 CDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
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21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
21.68 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
41 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34 mpg
city
52 mpg
47 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
546 mi
Range
818 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
886 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft