The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,000
€ 22,700
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 CDI is 3.4 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
1433
1780
2022
1492
1799
2027
1780 mm
Width
1799 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1433 mm
Height
1492 mm
2699
4292
2620
4258
4292 mm
Length
4258 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1236 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg
Weight Difference:
159 kg
11.4 %
General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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 BMT
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
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.44 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
15.67 kg/bhp
11.44 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
74 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
63 mpg
city
50 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
818 mi
Range
647 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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).
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).
90.9 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
504 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
