The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
€ 28,800

€ 26,900

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Honda Civic Type R
56.4
70.1
79.6
56.9
70.3
78.1
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.4 in
Height
56.9 in
106.3
169.3
103.1
168.1
169.3 in
Length
168.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Honda Civic Type R
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.41 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Honda Civic Type R
W176
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Honda Civic Type R
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
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Honda Civic Type R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
67 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
60 mpg
city
19 mpg
74 mpg
highway
34 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
710 mi
Range
341 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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