The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 27,400
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 27,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition 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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (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 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.91 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
65 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56 mpg
city
39 mpg
74 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
634 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft