The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) vs. Citroen C4 VTi 120 Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 27,400

€ 21,700

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 160 d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Citroen C4 VTi 120.
Mercedes A 160 d
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
169.3
102.7
170.4
169.3 in
Length
170.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
Citroen C4 VTi 120
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.58 %

General
Mercedes A 160 d
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 d
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 d
89 hp
118 hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
Citroen C4 VTi 120
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C4 VTi 120
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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.13 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
34.55 lb/hp
25.13 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
64 mpg
34 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
55 mpg
city
24 mpg
69 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
839 mi
Range
541 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
541 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
76.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
Citroen C4 VTi 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









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