The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 28,400
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 23,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 CDI is 3.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
70.1
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
169 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
55 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
64 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
795 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
723 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
88.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft