The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 25,800
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 36,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 160 is 1.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
169.3 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.85 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
29.9 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
493 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
102.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft