The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 26,000

€ 25,600

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 160 CDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
56.4
70.1
79.6
57
70.9
80.9
70.1 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.4 in
Height
57 in
106.3
169
104.3
169.7
169 in
Length
169.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.41 %

General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
W176
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
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

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
134 hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.28 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
23.28 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
52 mpg
city
53 mpg
71 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
739 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
739 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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