The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 27,700
€ 22,100
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 200 is 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
169
101.5
165.3
169 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.22 %
General
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 200
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200
154 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
19.61 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 200
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes A 200
565 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 200
104.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
