The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)

€ 28,800
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 19,200
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200

ⓘ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 1.4.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
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 1.4 (09 - 13)
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 1.4
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.47 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4

▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
67 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
60 mpg
city
27 mpg
74 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
710 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft