The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 36,100
€ 24,700
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 7.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
56.7
70.7
78.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.7 in
Height
63.8 in
107.4
174
101.5
165.5
174 in
Length
165.5 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
W177
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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
*CBD*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 220
187 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
17.74 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 220
36 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 220
488 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes A 220
123.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









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




















