The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 29,100
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 18,100
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100

ⓘ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 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 5.8 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
1780
2022
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1780 mm
Width
1799 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1433 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
2620
4255
4292 mm
Length
4255 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1205 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1720 kg
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
220 kg
15.44 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
260 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

161 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.35 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
13.19 kg/bhp
14.35 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
74 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
63 mpg
city
48 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
634 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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).
92.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L