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

€ 45,300

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 15.6 cm longer, 0.3 cm narrower and 2.5 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf R
1440
1796
1992
1465
1799
2027
1796 mm
Width
1799 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1440 mm
Height
1465 mm
2729
4419
2626
4263
4419 mm
Length
4263 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf R
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
15 kg
1 %

General
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf R
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

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

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1950 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
297 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
148 bhp
297 bhp
VW Golf R
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
320 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf R
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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10.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.07 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 200 d
10.07 kg/bhp
5.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
71 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf R
58 mpg
city
34 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
668 mi
Range
475 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
668 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
82.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
128 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
343 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L