The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
€ 29,700

€ 24,700

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 22 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1440
1796
1992
1480
1786
2048
1796 mm
Width
1786 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1440 mm
Height
1480 mm
2729
4419
2578
4199
4419 mm
Length
4199 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.27 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
W177
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
*CAY*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
260 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
12.68 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
71 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
city
60 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
668 mi
Range
814 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
668 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
82.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
118 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L