The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 28,800
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 23,900
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.95 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
67 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
60 mpg
city
34 mpg
74 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
710 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft