The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF (06 - 07)
€ 28,200

€ 19,000

€ 28,200
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 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 2.0 CRD DPF.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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 2.0 CRD DPF
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.99 %

General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
W176
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
VW EA188
OM 607.951
Engine Code
BYL

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
138 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
▶ REPLAY
35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
35.3 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
59 mpg
39 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
51 mpg
city
30 mpg
65 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
777 mi
Range
519 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
519 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Dodge Caliber 2.0 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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