The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 26,400

€ 32,300

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and an inch lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Leon Cupra R
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.1 in
Width
69.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.4 in
Height
57.4 in
106.3
169.3
101.5
170.2
169.3 in
Length
170.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.17 %

General
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Leon Cupra R
W176
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Leon Cupra R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
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25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
25.17 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
57 mpg
highway
36 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
422 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
478 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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