The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 34,200
€ 30,400
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.7
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
107.4
174
103.1
167.6
174 in
Length
167.6 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.07 %
General
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 220
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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17.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.72 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
17.1 lb/hp
20.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes A 220
38 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
47 mpg
46 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
431 mi
Range
723 mi
Mercedes A 220
431 mi
723 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220
117.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
