The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

€ 26,000
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 31,900
 VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 26,000
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 a little. The Mercedes A 160 CDI is 2.2 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW e-Golf.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW e-Golf
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
1780
2022
1482
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
1799
2027
1780 mm
Width
1799 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1433 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
2629
4270
4292 mm
Length
4270 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2629 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW e-Golf
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2020 kg
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
220 kg
13.62 %
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW e-Golf
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 bhp
134 bhp
VW e-Golf
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
290 NM
at 0 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
220 NM
290 NM
VW e-Golf

Performance

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

192 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
15.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
15.67 kg/bhp
12.05 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
74 mpg  ( 83 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽  ( 188 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes A 160 CDI
83 MPGe
188 MPGe
VW e-Golf
63 mpg
city
No data
86 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
818 mi
Range
170 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
170 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).
43 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
43 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1231 L