The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 34,500
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 21,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 220 CDI is 3.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
169 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.16 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
19.49 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
59 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
city
35 mpg
67 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
777 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
82.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft