The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. Citroen C4 VTi 120 Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 29,000

€ 21,700

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 CDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Citroen C4 VTi 120.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
56.4
70.1
79.6
59
70.4
80.7
70.1 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
56.4 in
Height
59 in
106.3
169
102.7
170.4
169 in
Length
170.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.83 %

General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
W176
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
118 hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

Citroen C4 VTi 120
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30.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.13 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
30.11 lb/hp
25.13 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
34 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
52 mpg
city
24 mpg
71 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
818 mi
Range
541 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
541 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Citroen C4 VTi 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









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