The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)

€ 26,400
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 33,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19) VW Golf GTD
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 1.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTD
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)
103.4
168
169.3 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTD
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.24 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)

General

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTD
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

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

Performance

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
25.17 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
34 mpg
city
46 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
478 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft