The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
€ 31,000

€ 23,700

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 200 is 3.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
56.4
70.1
79.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.4 in
Height
63.8 in
106.3
169.3
101.5
165.5
169.3 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.35 %

General
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CHG*

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 200
154 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 200
184 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
139 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
19.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
19.97 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes A 200
45 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
55 mpg
highway
30 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
598 mi
Range
241 mi
Mercedes A 200
598 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
144.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200
98.5 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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