The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 31,600
Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (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
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.7 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
24.27 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
60 mpg  ( 68 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined  per 100 miles
12.8 lb  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes A 200 CDI
68 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
50 mpg
city
17 lb
67 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
797 mi
Range
242 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
797 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
26.4 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
80.3 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft