The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 33,400
€ 26,000
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 220 is 3.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
56.4
70.1
79.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.4 in
Height
63.8 in
106.3
169.3
101.5
165.5
169.3 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.94 %
General
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
W176
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.6 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
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 220
181 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
18.27 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 220
37 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
47 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
544 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes A 220
544 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220
121.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
