The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
€ 28,700

€ 26,900

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 160 d is 5.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
Mercedes A 160 d
Honda Civic Type R
56.7
70.7
78.4
56.9
70.3
78.1
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.7 in
Height
56.9 in
107.4
174
103.1
168.1
174 in
Length
168.1 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
Honda Civic Type R
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.11 %

General
Mercedes A 160 d
Honda Civic Type R
W177
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 d
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
94 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
Honda Civic Type R
120 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic Type R
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33.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
33.43 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
59 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
50 mpg
city
19 mpg
65 mpg
highway
34 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
668 mi
Range
341 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
668 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 d
82.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft










34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft