The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
€ 39,200

€ 28,900

€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.01 %

General
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*DFG*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
187 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
18.57 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
51 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
689 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
689 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
94.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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