The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 35,400

€ 36,900

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Civic Type R is 1.1 inches shorter, 3.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250 e.
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 250 e
57.7
73.9
81.8
56.9
70.7
78.4
73.9 in
Width
70.7 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.7 in
Height
56.9 in
102.1
172.8
107.4
174
172.8 in
Length
174 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 250 e
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.5 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 250 e
FK..
Generation
W177
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
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 250 e
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 e
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 e
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 250 e
168 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 250 e
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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
10.47 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
168 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
25 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
426 mi
Range
1553 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
26.6 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
26.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
40 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Mercedes A 250 e
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
545 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft










40.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft