The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 28,500
€ 33,900
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 200 CDI is 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
169
103.4
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.02 %
General
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 GTI Performance
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
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
56 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
67 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
739 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
739 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
86.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
