The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 28,400
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf R
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
70.1
79.6
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 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
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
169 in
Length
165.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf R
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.01 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf R
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
55 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
44 mpg
city
20 mpg
64 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
439 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
723 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
88.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft