The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI CVT-Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 25,800

€ 22,300

€ 25,800
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€ 22,300
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 160 is 11.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 3.2 inches lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI.
Mercedes A 160
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
56.4
70.1
79.6
59.6
69.3
80.5
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56.4 in
Height
59.6 in
106.3
169.3
103.7
180.5
169.3 in
Length
180.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.15 %

General
Mercedes A 160
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
W176
Generation
CY0
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes A 160
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
141 hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
131 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
131 lb‑ft
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Performance
Mercedes A 160
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
▶ REPLAY
29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
29.9 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
29 mpg
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
33 mpg
city
21 mpg
55 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
575 mi
Range
459 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
459 mi
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160
102.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 1.8 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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