The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 26,700

€ 23,500

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 8.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T.
Mercedes A 180
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.1
70.7
81.5
70.1 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
56.4 in
Height
58.1 in
106.3
169
105.7
177.7
169 in
Length
177.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4050 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.22 %

General
Mercedes A 180
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
W176
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Performance
Mercedes A 180
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.63 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 180
46 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
609 mi
Range
583 mi
Mercedes A 180
609 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180
96.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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