The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
€ 34,500

€ 27,000

€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 220 CDI is 3.4 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1433
1780
2022
1492
1799
2027
1780 mm
Width
1799 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1433 mm
Height
1492 mm
2699
4292
2620
4258
4292 mm
Length
4258 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
205 kg
13.8 %

General
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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
*CZE*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
168 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
350 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.65 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
8.84 kg/bhp
8.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
71 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
59 mpg
city
46 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
777 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
777 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
94.8 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
82.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L