The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 31,800
Mercedes A 200 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 200 d
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf R
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.4 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
169.3 in
Length
165.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf R
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Mercedes A 200 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.62 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf R
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
134 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 d

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
24.43 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
62 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
51 mpg
city
21 mpg
69 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
818 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
78.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft