The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Petrol) (13 - 16)

€ 28,200
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Petrol) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 3.7 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 5.8 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
1780
2022
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Petrol) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1780 mm
Width
1799 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1433 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Petrol) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
4292 mm
Length
4255 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
43 kg
3.02 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Petrol) (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
220 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

196 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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16.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
16.01 kg/bhp
12.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
71 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
61 mpg
city
40 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
575 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
575 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L