The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
€ 36,700
€ 40,000
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 220 CDI is 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport S.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
169
103.4
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
3406 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.98 %
General
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
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
*CJX*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5350 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 hp
306 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
135 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
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20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
20.27 lb/hp
9.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
51 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
43 mpg
city
No data
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
756 mi
Range
420 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
756 mi
420 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
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).
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).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
94.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
2
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data



















