The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
€ 28,700
€ 34,900
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 14.9 cm longer, 0.3 cm narrower and 3.3 cm lower than the VW e-Golf.
Mercedes A 160 d
VW e-Golf
1440
1796
1992
1473
1799
2027
1796 mm
Width
1799 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1440 mm
Height
1473 mm
2729
4419
2629
4270
4419 mm
Length
4270 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2629 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
VW e-Golf
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
160 kg
10.09 %
General
Mercedes A 160 d
VW e-Golf
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 d
VW e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
*EAG*

4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
94 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
94 bhp
113 bhp
VW e-Golf
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
240 NM
270 NM
VW e-Golf
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
VW e-Golf
120 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
172 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
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15.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
15.16 kg/bhp
14.03 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
( 79 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽
( 196 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes A 160 d
79 MPGe
196 MPGe
VW e-Golf
60 mpg
city
No data
78 mpg
motorway
No data
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
668 mi
Range
117 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
668 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
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).
41.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
82.2 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
118 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
395 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
341 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1231 L


















