The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 28,700
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.58 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
94 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
33.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
33.43 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
59 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
53 mpg
65 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
668 mi
Range
797 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
668 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
82.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft