The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 27,700

€ 32,600

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 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
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
169
103.1
167.6
169 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.76 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DFG*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 200
154 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 200
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
139 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
19.61 lb/hp
22.86 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
47 mpg
Mercedes A 200
43 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
684 mi
Mercedes A 200
565 mi
684 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).
102.8 kWh
Mercedes A 200
104.1 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 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
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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