The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 33,400
€ 32,200
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 220 is 0.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.1 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
169.3
103.1
168.7
169.3 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.33 %
General
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
W176
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
*DSR*

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 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 220
181 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes A 220
221 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
142 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
18.27 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mercedes A 220
37 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
44 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
544 mi
Range
839 mi
Mercedes A 220
544 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
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).
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 220
121.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft




















