The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 29,900
Mercedes A 200 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 200
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Mercedes A 200 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 200
154 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 200
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
19.97 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 200
46 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes A 200
609 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes A 200
96.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft