The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 27,400

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€ 27,400
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 4.1 inches shorter, 3.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
56.4
70.1
79.6
56.1
66.7
74.6
70.1 in
Width
66.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
56.4 in
Height
56.1 in
106.3
169
100.2
173
169 in
Length
173 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.86 %

General
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
W176
Generation
ZE2
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
97 hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
118 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
65 mpg
53 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
56 mpg
city
51 mpg
74 mpg
highway
56 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
690 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
565 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
74 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).
83.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
83.4 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
825 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









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