The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 30,300
Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 29,000
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.77 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
24.27 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
57 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
49 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
758 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
84.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft