The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 27,000

€ 25,800

€ 27,000
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 180 CDI is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Honda Civic 1.8
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.9
69.7
77.6
70.1 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
56.4 in
Height
57.9 in
106.3
169
102.2
172
169 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Honda Civic 1.8
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.65 %

General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Honda Civic 1.8
W176
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
140 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Honda Civic 1.8
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
52 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
485 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
485 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
891 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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