The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 36,300

€ 25,600

€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 7.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
56.7
70.7
78.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.7 in
Height
63.8 in
107.4
174
101.5
165.5
174 in
Length
165.5 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.66 %

General
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
W177
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*CAY*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
23.16 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
51 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
689 mi
Range
697 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
689 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
94.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft