The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 26,000
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 27,300
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (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
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
169 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.51 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.22 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
19.22 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
52 mpg
city
41 mpg
71 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
661 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
89 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft