The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 36,100

€ 36,000

€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 220 is 5.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 GTI Performance OPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.3 %

General
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
*DLB*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 220
187 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes A 220
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
17.74 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
493 mi
Mercedes A 220
488 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220
123.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft