The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 33,700

€ 32,200

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 5.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.7 in
Width
70.4 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.7 in
107.4
174
103.1
168.7
174 in
Length
168.7 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.67 %

General
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
W177
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-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 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*DSR*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
22.2 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
59 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
48 mpg
city
53 mpg
65 mpg
highway
71 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
668 mi
Range
839 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
668 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
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).
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
82.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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