The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

€ 28,400
Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 26,000
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 d is 3.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
169.3 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.18 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
28.47 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
64 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
city
47 mpg
69 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
839 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
76.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft