The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)

€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 CDI is 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
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 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
169 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.25 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
52 mpg
city
39 mpg
71 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
94.8 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft