The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 34,000
Mercedes A 200 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 200 d
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 200 d is 3.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
169.3 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Mercedes A 200 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.97 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
134 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 d

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
25.42 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
51 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
542 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
756 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
94.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft