The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
€ 26,000
€ 21,000
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 160 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 4 inches lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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
103.7
173.8
169 in
Length
173.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
414 lb
11.86 %
General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
W176
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
ENE

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
161 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
112 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
41 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
52 mpg
city
34 mpg
71 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
818 mi
Range
546 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
546 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
886 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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






















