The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 20,700

€ 28,000

€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 Peugeot 308 120 VTi is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 180
59
71.5
80.2
56.4
70.1
79.6
71.5 in
Width
70.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
56.4 in
102.7
168.3
106.3
169.3
168.3 in
Length
169.3 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 180
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4028 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.3 %

General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 180
4*
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
5FW
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 180
117 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot 308 120 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180
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25.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25.73 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
32 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
41 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
511 mi
Range
598 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
511 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
138.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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