The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 d (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 29,700
Mercedes A 200 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 200 d
€ 22,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 200 d is 1.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 d (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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 d (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
169.3 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Mercedes A 200 d (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
13.06 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
134 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 d

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
23.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
23.94 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
57 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
45 mpg
city
60 mpg
69 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
914 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
758 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
70 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
84.3 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft