The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

€ 25,900
Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180
€ 26,000
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,900
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 180 is 3.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
169.3 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.88 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft