The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 26,000
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 CDI is 3.7 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 5.8 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
1780
2022
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1780 mm
Width
1799 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1433 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
2620
4255
4292 mm
Length
4255 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1233 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1730 kg
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
162 kg
11.61 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
220 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

192 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

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15.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.91 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
15.67 kg/bhp
10.91 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
74 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
63 mpg
city
52 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L