The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 28,800

€ 26,400

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.7
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
106.3
169.3
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.84 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CZE*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.22 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
19.22 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
67 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
city
41 mpg
74 mpg
highway
56 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
710 mi
Range
661 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
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).
89 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
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