The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)

€ 28,500
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
169 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.45 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
56 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
739 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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).
94.8 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
86.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft