The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 28,800
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 1.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
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 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
169.3 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.97 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
67 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
60 mpg
city
44 mpg
74 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
710 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
83.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft