The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 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 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 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
56.4
70.1
79.6
63.8
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
106.3
169.3
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 2.0 TDI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.52 %

General
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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
*CBD*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
175 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
19.46 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
51 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
756 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
756 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
94.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft