The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

€ 30,500
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 28,900
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 d is 1.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
169.3 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.66 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
108 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
29.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
29.09 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
64 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
56 mpg
city
41 mpg
69 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
839 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
76.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft