The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
€ 28,200
€ 28,300
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes A 160 CDI is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Honda Civic Type R
56.4
70.1
79.6
56.9
70.3
78.1
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.4 in
Height
56.9 in
106.3
169
103.1
168.1
169 in
Length
168.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Honda Civic Type R
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.11 %
General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Honda Civic Type R
W176
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Honda Civic Type R
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
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Honda Civic Type R
112 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
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35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
35.3 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
59 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
51 mpg
city
19 mpg
65 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
341 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
