The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

€ 26,100
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) Mercedes A 160
€ 31,900
 VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Mercedes A 160
VW e-Golf
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
174 in
Length
168.1 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160
VW e-Golf
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.4 %
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

General

Mercedes A 160
VW e-Golf
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160
VW e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes A 160
108 hp
134 hp
VW e-Golf
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Mercedes A 160
VW e-Golf
124 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
27.56 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽  ( 157 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes A 160
43 mpg
157 MPGe
VW e-Golf
31 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
486 mi
Range
170 mi
Mercedes A 160
486 mi
170 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
43 kWh
Mercedes A 160
104.1 kWh
43 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft