The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 33,700

€ 36,900

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf GTE
56.7
70.7
78.4
58
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.7 in
Height
58 in
107.4
174
103.4
168.1
174 in
Length
168.1 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf GTE
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.81 %

General
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf GTE
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*DGE*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
148 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf GTE
137 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTE
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22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
22.2 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
59 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
48 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
668 mi
Range
1657 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
668 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
82.2 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft








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