The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 (11 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 19,200
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition 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 1.8.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4021 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.8 %
General
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
W176
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.96 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
24.98 lb/hp
21.96 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
598 mi
Range
583 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
598 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
