The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 26,000
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 160 CDI is 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW e-Golf
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
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 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
169 in
Length
168.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW e-Golf
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.99 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW e-Golf
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW e-Golf
112 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
62 mpg  ( 69 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽  ( 163 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 CDI
69 MPGe
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
52 mpg
city
No data
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
818 mi
Range
117 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
41.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft