The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 28,400
€ 21,500
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 CDI is 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.79 %
General
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code
*CAY*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
55 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
64 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
833 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
723 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
88.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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

















