The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
€ 28,500

€ 26,900

€ 28,500
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 200 CDI is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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
103.1
168.1
169 in
Length
168.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Honda Civic Type R
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.41 %

General
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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 200 CDI
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Honda Civic Type R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
56 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
44 mpg
city
19 mpg
67 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
739 mi
Range
341 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
739 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 200 CDI
86.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 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