The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.0 (10 - 10)
€ 24,500
€ 19,000
€ 24,500
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 180 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.
Mercedes A 180
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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 180
Dodge Caliber 2.0
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.52 %
General
Mercedes A 180
Dodge Caliber 2.0
W176
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
M 270.910
Engine Code
ECN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
154 hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Performance
Mercedes A 180
Dodge Caliber 2.0
126 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Caliber 2.0
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25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
31 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.0
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
565 mi
Range
417 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
417 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
144 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Dodge Caliber 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
