The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 39,200

€ 26,000

€ 39,200
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 6.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.7 in
Height
58.7 in
107.4
174
103.1
167.6
174 in
Length
167.6 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3472 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
672 lb
19.35 %

General
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*CZC*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
187 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
18.57 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
51 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
38 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
689 mi
Range
609 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
689 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
94.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft