The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Citroen C4 VTi 120 (10 - 14)
€ 28,200
€ 20,300
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 160 CDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Citroen C4 VTi 120.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
56.4
70.1
79.6
59
70.4
80.7
70.1 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
56.4 in
Height
59 in
106.3
169
102.7
170.4
169 in
Length
170.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.19 %
General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
W176
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
118 hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
112 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 VTi 120
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35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
35.3 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
59 mpg
38 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
601 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
601 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft
