The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 27,400

€ 21,400

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 8.8 cm longer, 2.1 cm wider and 18.8 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1433
1780
2022
1621
1759
1946
1780 mm
Width
1759 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1433 mm
Height
1621 mm
2699
4292
2578
4204
4292 mm
Length
4204 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1399 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
14 kg
1 %

General
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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
*CBZ*

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
260 NM
160 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
12.82 kg/bhp
16.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
78 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
67 mpg
city
39 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
690 mi
Range
579 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
92 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
581 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L