The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 36,700
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 2.4 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 4.8 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTI
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
1780
2022
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1780 mm
Width
1799 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1433 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4292 mm
Length
4268 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTI
1545 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
175 kg
11.33 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTI
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
168 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf GTI
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
350 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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9.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
9.2 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
61 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
51 mpg
city
35 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
493 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
756 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
94.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L