The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 28,800
€ 35,900
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 Performance.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.3
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
106.3
169.3
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 Performance
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.12 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 GTI Performance
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
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTI Performance
118 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
67 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
60 mpg
city
29 mpg
74 mpg
highway
45 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
710 mi
Range
493 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
