The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 36,700
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 CDI is 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
169 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3406 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
16.5 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
20.27 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
51 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
43 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
661 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
756 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
89 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
94.6 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft