The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
€ 23,000
€ 24,500
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber 2.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mercedes A 180
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 2.4
Mercedes A 180
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.1 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mercedes A 180
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
ED3
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mercedes A 180
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
35 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
391 mi
Range
565 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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
