The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
€ 25,000
€ 25,800
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 0.3 inches shorter.
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
A 160
56.4
70.1
79.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.1 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
56.4 in
106.3
169
106.3
169.3
169 in
Length
169.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
A 160
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.73 %
General
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
A 160
W176
Generation
W176
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
A 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
M 270.910
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
101 hp
A 160
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
A 160
Performance
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
A 160
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
A 160
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24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
24.98 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
A 160
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
44 mpg
A 160
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
575 mi
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
598 mi
575 mi
A 160
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).
102.4 kWh
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
