The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
€ 21,500
€ 25,800
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 160.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 160
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 160
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.85 %
General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 160
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
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
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 160
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
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25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25.82 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
34 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
541 mi
Range
575 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
541 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
102.4 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
130.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 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
