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 4.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mercedes A 180 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 2.4
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.41 %
General
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mercedes A 180 CDI
PK
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline 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
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
168 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
162 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.4
162 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
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
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
19.36 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
29 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
23 mpg
city
52 mpg
35 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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
