The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 26,000
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 32,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 160 CDI is 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.49 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
112 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
52 mpg
city
29 mpg
71 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
485 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft