The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 25,000
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 26,200
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
169 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
24.98 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
34 mpg
city
47 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
758 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
598 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft