The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
€ 37,700

€ 24,700

€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 220 d is 4.1 cm longer, 1.9 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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
4299
2620
4258
4299 mm
Length
4258 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1545 kg
Kerb Weight
1294 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
251 kg
16.25 %

General
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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
*DPC*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
175 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
175 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
350 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.74 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
8.83 kg/bhp
8.74 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
61 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
51 mpg
city
46 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
756 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
756 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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).
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 d
94.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
496 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L