The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 36,900

€ 20,000

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 250 e is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 4 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
Mercedes A 250 e
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
56.9
70.7
78.4
56.1
66.7
74.6
70.7 in
Width
66.7 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
56.9 in
Height
56.1 in
107.4
174
100.2
173
174 in
Length
173 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250 e
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3704 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
891 lb
24.06 %

General
Mercedes A 250 e
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
W177
Generation
ZE2
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes A 250 e
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
215 hp
97 hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
332 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
Mercedes A 250 e
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
146 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
17.23 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250 e
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
168 mpg
53 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
No data
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
1553 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
1553 mi
565 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
26.6 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 250 e
26.6 kWh
83.4 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
40 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250 e
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
825 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









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