The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

€ 27,400
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 31,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 160 d is 1.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (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
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169.3 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf GTI Performance
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.94 %
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf GTI Performance
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
89 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf GTI Performance
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
34.55 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
64 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
55 mpg
city
30 mpg
69 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
485 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
76.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft