The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 28,500
€ 18,100
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
169
103.1
167.5
169 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
16.61 %
General
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
56 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
40 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
739 mi
Range
634 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
739 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
92.9 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
86.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
