The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

€ 28,800
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 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 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.77 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
104 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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
67 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
city
43 mpg
74 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
710 mi
Range
759 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft