The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 33,700
Mercedes A 200 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 200 d
€ 45,300
 VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 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 6.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Golf R.
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf R
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.7 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
174 in
Length
167.8 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf R
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mercedes A 200 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.99 %
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

General

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf R
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
148 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 d

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
59 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
48 mpg
city
29 mpg
65 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
82.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft