The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 28,800
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 3.1 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 4.8 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTI
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1780 mm
Width
1799 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1433 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
2699
4299
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4299 mm
Length
4268 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTI
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.08 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTI
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf GTI
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
260 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
12.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
12.82 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
81 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
81 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
72 mpg
city
35 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
710 mi
Range
493 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L