The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 25,800
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 160 is 1.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
169.3 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.17 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
29.9 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
51 mpg
55 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
797 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes A 160
102.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft