The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 27,700

€ 25,400

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 200 is 0.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.1 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
169
103.1
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %

General
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
W176
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*DSU*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes A 200
154 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes A 200
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
139 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
19.61 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Mercedes A 200
43 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
57 mpg
53 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
565 mi
Range
799 mi
Mercedes A 200
565 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 200
104.1 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft