The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)
€ 28,300
€ 33,300
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 250.
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 250
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 250
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.1 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 250
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 250
146 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
34 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
341 mi
Range
471 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
471 mi
Mercedes A 250
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).
125 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
