The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 26,400
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 22,700
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 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 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
169.3 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.2 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 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
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
25.17 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
34 mpg
city
52 mpg
57 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
478 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 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).
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft