The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
€ 26,400

€ 36,600

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 7.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.7
68.7
80.5
70.1 in
Width
68.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56.4 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
169.3
106.3
176.4
169.3 in
Length
176.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.68 %

General
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
W176
Generation
XW3
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE

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
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
25.17 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
112 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
112 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
34 mpg
city
No data
57 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
478 mi
Range
1332 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
478 mi
1332 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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).
39.8 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
39.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft








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