The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

€ 27,400
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 29,700
 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 0.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.1 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
W176
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*DFY*
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
65 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
56 mpg
city
40 mpg
74 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
675 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
74 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).
87.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft