The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
€ 26,100
€ 25,600
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 Mercedes A 160 is 16.1 cm longer, 0.3 cm narrower and 5.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion.
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
1440
1796
1992
1492
1799
2027
1796 mm
Width
1799 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1440 mm
Height
1492 mm
2729
4419
2620
4258
4419 mm
Length
4258 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1310 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.96 %
General
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*DPB*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1332 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
108 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
108 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
180 NM
at 1375 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 160
180 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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12.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.23 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160
12.5 kg/bhp
10.23 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes A 160
51 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
38 mpg
city
43 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
486 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 160
486 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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).
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).
94.8 kWh
Mercedes A 160
104.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
136 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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