The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 26,000
€ 23,100
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.7
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
106.3
169
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 TDI BlueMotion
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
52 mpg
city
62 mpg
71 mpg
highway
78 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
971 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
65.8 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
