The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 36,700
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 31,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 Performance.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.54 %
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
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
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
20.27 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
51 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
43 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
485 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
756 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
94.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft