The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 33,700
Mercedes A 200 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 200 d
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 200 d is 5.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf GTI
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
174 in
Length
168 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf GTI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mercedes A 200 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.07 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf GTI
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 GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
148 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf GTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 d

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
22.2 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
59 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
48 mpg
city
29 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
668 mi
Range
493 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
668 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
82.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft