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 1.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169.3 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTI
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
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
67 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
60 mpg
city
29 mpg
74 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft