The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)

€ 28,800
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 20,900
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 3.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.3
169.3 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.55 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)

General

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
67 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
60 mpg
city
19 mpg
74 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
710 mi
Range
257 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
135.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft