The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 28,700
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 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 5.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Mercedes A 160 d
VW e-Golf
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.7 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
174 in
Length
168.1 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 d
VW e-Golf
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.1 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 160 d
VW e-Golf
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
94 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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

564 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

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33.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
33.43 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 d
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
59 mpg  ( 66 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes A 160 d
66 MPGe
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
50 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
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).
41.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
82.2 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 d
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft