The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 31,400
€ 24,700
€ 31,400
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 6.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.7 in
Height
58.7 in
107.4
174
103.1
167.6
174 in
Length
167.6 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.57 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
57 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
city
57 mpg
60 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
652 mi
Range
797 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
652 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
84.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
