The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

€ 28,200
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 22,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.8 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-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
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
104 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
118 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

643 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
35.3 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
59 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
51 mpg
city
50 mpg
65 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
899 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft