The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)
€ 36,100
€ 33,600
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTD
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.7 in
Height
58.3 in
107.4
174
103.4
168
174 in
Length
168 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTD
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.91 %
General
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTD
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTD
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
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 220
187 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 220
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTD
146 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
17.74 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 220
36 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
690 mi
Mercedes A 220
488 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220
123.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
