The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 27,400
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 20,300
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 d is 10 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 4.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1780 mm
Width
1786 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1433 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
2699
4299
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4299 mm
Length
4199 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1234 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
161 kg
11.54 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
89 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
240 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
240 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

192 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.87 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
15.67 kg/bhp
11.87 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
76 mpg
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
66 mpg
city
43 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
657 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
657 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
76.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L