The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 28,800
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 21,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 3.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
69.3
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.5
169.3 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.01 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
W176
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
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
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
67 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
60 mpg
city
32 mpg
74 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
710 mi
Range
579 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft