The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 34,200
Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19) Mercedes A 220
€ 29,000
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 220 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
70.7
78.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.16 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 220
187 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 220
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
17.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
17.1 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 220
38 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
431 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes A 220
431 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220
117.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft