The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 28,800
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 44,100
 VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100

ⓘ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 3.6 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 3.2 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf R
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1465
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1780 mm
Width
1799 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1433 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
2699
4299
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4263
4299 mm
Length
4263 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf R
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
120 kg
7.97 %
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf R
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf R
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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
260 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
81 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
81 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf R
72 mpg
city
33 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
710 mi
Range
495 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L