The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)

€ 25,000
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 20,900
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

ⓘ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 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.3
169 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.8 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)

General

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
24.98 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
34 mpg
city
19 mpg
57 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
257 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
598 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
135.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft