The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
€ 34,200
€ 21,300
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.3 in
107.4
174
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.82 %
General
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
W177
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 220
187 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 220
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
149 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
17.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
17.1 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 220
38 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
41 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
431 mi
Range
482 mi
Mercedes A 220
431 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220
117.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
