The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 34,500

€ 31,400

€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 7.9 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 3.6 cm lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTD
1433
1780
2022
1469
1786
2048
1780 mm
Width
1786 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1433 mm
Height
1469 mm
2699
4292
2578
4213
4292 mm
Length
4213 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTD
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1426 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
59 kg
3.97 %

General
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTD
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
BMN

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
168 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 bhp
168 bhp
VW Golf GTD
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
350 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
8.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.49 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
8.84 kg/bhp
8.49 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
71 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
59 mpg
city
43 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
777 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
111 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
82.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
484 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L