The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)

€ 29,500
Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1780 mm
Width
1799 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1433 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
2699
4299
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
2620
4258
4299 mm
Length
4258 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1301 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
124 kg
8.7 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual 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 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
89 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
240 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
240 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
13.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

189 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.51 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
16.01 kg/bhp
11.51 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
76 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
67 mpg
city
61 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
758 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
76.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
106 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L