The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 28,300

€ 35,500

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Honda Civic Type R is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 220 d
56.9
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
56.9 in
Height
56.4 in
103.1
168.1
106.3
169.3
168.1 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 220 d
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.9 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 220 d
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
175 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 220 d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
19 mpg
city
49 mpg
34 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
341 mi
Range
777 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
82.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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