The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 23,000

€ 27,000

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 12.3 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 10.2 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1535
1800
2000
1433
1780
2022
1800 mm
Width
1780 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1535 mm
Height
1433 mm
2635
4415
2699
4292
4415 mm
Length
4292 mm
2635 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.42 %

General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mercedes A 180 CDI
PK
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
ED3
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2359 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
220 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
220 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mercedes A 180 CDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI
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8.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
8.78 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
35 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
27 mpg
city
63 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
391 mi
Range
818 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
391 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
153.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
352 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L