The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,200
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (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 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (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
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 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 TGI BlueMotion
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.02 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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

643 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
35.3 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
59 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
51 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft