The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 26,000
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 22,700
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 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 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 1.6 BlueTDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.89 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
52 mpg
city
52 mpg
71 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft