The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 20,700
€ 27,000
€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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
168.3 in
Length
169 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4028 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.3 %
General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
4*
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
5FW
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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25.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25.73 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
32 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
23 mpg
city
52 mpg
41 mpg
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
511 mi
Range
818 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
511 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
138.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
