The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 27,400
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 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 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.03 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
65 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
city
32 mpg
74 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
678 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft