The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
€ 20,000

€ 61,800

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid is 2 inches shorter, 6.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 S AMG.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
56.1
66.7
74.6
55.6
72.8
78.4
66.7 in
Width
72.8 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.6 in
100.2
173
107.4
175
173 in
Length
175 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
791 lb
21.94 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
ZE2
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Code
M 139.980

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
416 hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
113 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.67 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
8.67 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
51 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
highway
33 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
565 mi
Range
377 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
377 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
159.2 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft