The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 29,600
€ 21,600
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 7.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
56.7
70.7
78.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.7 in
Height
63.8 in
107.4
174
101.5
165.5
174 in
Length
165.5 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %
General
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
W177
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.54 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
45 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
57 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
514 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 180
514 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
98.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
