The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

€ 28,200
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 24,700
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 160 CDI is 3.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
169 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.39 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

643 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
35.3 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
59 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
city
33 mpg
65 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft