The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
€ 27,500

€ 15,000

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes A 180 is 3.7 inches shorter and 1.5 inches lower.
Mercedes A 180
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.1
70.7
81.5
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
56.7 in
Height
58.1 in
107.4
174
105.7
177.7
174 in
Length
177.7 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3997 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.33 %

General
Mercedes A 180
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
W177
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
99 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Performance
Mercedes A 180
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
134 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
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22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.06 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.21 lb/hp
29.06 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
486 mi
Range
690 mi
Mercedes A 180
486 mi
690 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
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).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft









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