The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 28,700

€ 26,000

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 21.5 cm longer, 3.7 cm wider and 18.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1440
1796
1992
1621
1759
1946
1796 mm
Width
1759 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1440 mm
Height
1621 mm
2729
4419
2578
4204
4419 mm
Length
4204 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1471 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
46 kg
3.13 %

General
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
W177
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf Plus 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
*CAY*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
94 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
94 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
240 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
172 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.14 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
15.16 kg/bhp
14.14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
71 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
city
56 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
668 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
668 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
118 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L