The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

€ 27,400
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 30,900
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 7.9 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 3.6 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTI
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
1780
2022
1469
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
1786
2048
1780 mm
Width
1786 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1433 mm
Height
1469 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
2578
4213
4292 mm
Length
4213 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTI
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1401 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.14 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTI
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTI
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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 bhp
232 bhp
VW Golf GTI
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2200 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
260 NM
300 NM
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

92 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
12.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.04 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
12.82 kg/bhp
6.04 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
78 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI
67 mpg
city
26 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
422 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
422 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
92 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L