The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 20,500

€ 27,400

€ 20,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid is 4.1 inches longer, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
56.1
66.7
74.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
66.7 in
Width
70.1 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
56.4 in
100.2
173
106.3
169
173 in
Length
169 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.86 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
ZE2
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
55 mpg
city
56 mpg
59 mpg
highway
74 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
606 mi
Range
690 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
606 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
77.7 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
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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