The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 39,200
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf R
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
174 in
Length
168 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf R
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.07 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf R
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf R
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
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
187 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf R
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
18.57 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
51 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
689 mi
Range
482 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
689 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
94.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft