The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CVT-Automatic (06 - 10)
€ 25,800
€ 19,000
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 160 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 4 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.0.
Mercedes A 160
Dodge Caliber 2.0
56.4
70.1
79.6
60.4
70.9
78.7
70.1 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
56.4 in
Height
60.4 in
106.3
169.3
103.7
173.8
169.3 in
Length
173.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
Dodge Caliber 2.0
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.52 %
General
Mercedes A 160
Dodge Caliber 2.0
W176
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes A 160
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
M 270.910
Engine Code
ECN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
154 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Performance
Mercedes A 160
Dodge Caliber 2.0
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
29.9 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
29 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
575 mi
Range
391 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes A 160
102.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
Dodge Caliber 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
