The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Dodge Caliber 2.4 R/T (06 - 08)
€ 27,000

€ 23,000

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.3 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 10.2 cm lower than the Dodge Caliber 2.4.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
1433
1780
2022
1535
1800
2000
1780 mm
Width
1800 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1433 mm
Height
1535 mm
2699
4292
2635
4415
4292 mm
Length
4415 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2635 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.42 %

General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
W176
Generation
PK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
2.4L World Gasoline Engine
OM 607.951
Engine Code
ED3

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
2359 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 bhp
168 bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
260 NM
220 NM
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.4
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12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.78 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
12.92 kg/bhp
8.78 kg/bhp
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
74 mpg
35 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.4
63 mpg
city
27 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
818 mi
Range
391 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
391 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 CDI
78.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Dodge Caliber 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
352 L








1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1013 L