The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 28,700
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 29,000
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 d is 6.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.5 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
94 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
33.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
33.43 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
59 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
city
45 mpg
65 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
668 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
668 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
82.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft