The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 31,500

€ 27,400

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Caliber SRT-4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
59.8
70.3
78.1
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.8 in
Height
56.4 in
103.7
174.3
106.3
169
174.3 in
Length
169 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.99 %

General
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
PK
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
ED4
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
291 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
291 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
268 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
268 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
131 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber SRT-4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
11.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
11.4 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
27 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
20 mpg
city
56 mpg
34 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
360 mi
Range
690 mi
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
360 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
74 kWh
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
166.7 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Caliber SRT-4
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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