The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 26,100
€ 31,700
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 15.1 cm longer, 0.3 cm narrower and 4.1 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf GTI Performance
1440
1796
1992
1481
1799
2027
1796 mm
Width
1799 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1440 mm
Height
1481 mm
2729
4419
2626
4268
4419 mm
Length
4268 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf GTI Performance
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
32 kg
2.32 %
General
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 GTI Performance
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
*CHH*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1332 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Mercedes A 160
108 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
180 NM
at 1375 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
180 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf GTI Performance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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12.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.09 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160
12.5 kg/bhp
6.09 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
51 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
38 mpg
city
36 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
486 mi
Range
485 mi
Mercedes A 160
486 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160
104.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
136 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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