The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 34,000

€ 31,000

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 d is 1.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.7
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
106.3
169.3
103.1
167.6
169.3 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.46 %

General
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
*DFG*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
134 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
25.42 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
51 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
43 mpg
city
45 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
756 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
756 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
94.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft