The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 31,400

€ 21,900

€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 180 d is 21.5 cm longer, 3.7 cm wider and 18.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1440
1796
1992
1621
1759
1946
1796 mm
Width
1759 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1440 mm
Height
1621 mm
2729
4419
2578
4204
4419 mm
Length
4204 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.15 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6
W177
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
*CMX*

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
260 NM
148 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
12.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
12.68 kg/bhp
14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
69 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
63 mpg
city
31 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
652 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
652 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
84.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
120 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L