The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 37,700
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 220 d is 1.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
169.3 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3406 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
494 lb
14.5 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
175 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
19.46 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
51 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
43 mpg
city
57 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
797 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
756 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
94.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft