The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 120 VTi Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
€ 21,500

€ 29,700

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Peugeot 308 120 VTi is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 180 d
59
71.5
80.2
56.7
70.7
78.4
71.5 in
Width
70.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
59 in
Height
56.7 in
102.7
168.3
107.4
174
168.3 in
Length
174 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 180 d
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.36 %

General
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 180 d
4*
Generation
W177
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 d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Code
OM 608.915

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
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
118 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
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 d
Performance
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 180 d
117 mph
Maximum Speed
126 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 180 d
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25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
25.82 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
34 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
25 mpg
city
50 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
541 mi
Range
668 mi
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
541 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
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).
82.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
130.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 120 VTi
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










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