The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
€ 35,400
€ 35,400
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 250 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
Mercedes A 250
Honda Civic Type R
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.7
73.9
81.8
70.1 in
Width
73.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
56.4 in
Height
57.7 in
106.3
169.3
102.1
172.8
169.3 in
Length
172.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
Honda Civic Type R
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.25 %
General
Mercedes A 250
Honda Civic Type R
W176
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
306 hp
Honda Civic Type R
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Honda Civic Type R
149 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
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15.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.21 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
32 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
426 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
426 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
545 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.1 cu ft










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
















