The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.93 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
city
50 mpg
71 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
814 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft