The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
€ 28,200
€ 39,400
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 2.4 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI TCR OPF.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
1433
1780
2022
1482
1799
2027
1780 mm
Width
1799 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1433 mm
Height
1482 mm
2699
4292
2626
4268
4292 mm
Length
4268 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1410 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.05 %
General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*DNU*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
286 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 bhp
286 bhp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1950 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
220 NM
380 NM
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
196 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
▶ REPLAY
16.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.93 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
16.01 kg/bhp
4.93 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
71 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
61 mpg
city
34 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
777 mi
Range
464 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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).
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).
127 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
















