The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 18,700

€ 25,000

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI is 0.7 inches longer and 1.5 inches taller.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
57.9
70.1
80.1
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.1 in
Width
70.1 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
56.4 in
104.3
169.7
106.3
169
169.7 in
Length
169 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.77 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
JD
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
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
540 mi
Range
598 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
98.5 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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