The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

€ 37,700
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 26,000
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 220 d is 3.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
169.3 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.79 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
W176
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 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
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
175 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
51 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
43 mpg
city
47 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
756 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
94.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft