The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 26,100
€ 19,800
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 21.5 cm longer, 3.7 cm wider and 18.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1440
1796
1992
1621
1759
1946
1796 mm
Width
1759 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1440 mm
Height
1621 mm
2729
4419
2578
4204
4419 mm
Length
4204 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1348 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.15 %
General
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf Plus 1.6
W177
Generation
1KP
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*CMX*

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1332 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
108 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 160
108 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
180 NM
at 1375 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 160
180 NM
148 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf Plus 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
12.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.35 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160
12.5 kg/bhp
13.35 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 160
51 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
486 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes A 160
486 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Mercedes A 160
104.1 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
136 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
562 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L












