The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
€ 27,400

€ 15,200

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,200
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 0.5 inches shorter, 2.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.4
67.2
76.4
70.1 in
Width
67.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
56.4 in
Height
57.4 in
106.3
169
102.4
169.4
169 in
Length
169.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
16.96 %

General
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
W176
Generation
NH
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CBZ*

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
85 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
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28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.82 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
29.82 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
65 mpg
46 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
56 mpg
city
36 mpg
74 mpg
highway
53 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
670 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
670 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
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).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
96.6 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft








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