The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 36,100
€ 22,800
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.7 in
Height
58.7 in
107.4
174
103.1
167.6
174 in
Length
167.6 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2868 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.56 %
General
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
W177
Generation
AU
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes A 220
187 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.38 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
17.74 lb/hp
25.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes A 220
36 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
45 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
758 mi
Mercedes A 220
488 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 220
123.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
