The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

€ 33,400
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 220
€ 28,300
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

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 220 is 1.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
169.3 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.39 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 220
181 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 220
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
18.27 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 220
37 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
544 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes A 220
544 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 220
121.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft