The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 26,400
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 10 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 4.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1780 mm
Width
1786 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1433 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
2699
4299
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4299 mm
Length
4199 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
33 kg
2.41 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol 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
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
200 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.86 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
11.42 kg/bhp
12.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
54 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
478 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L