The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 35,500
Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 22,500
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169.3 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
368 lb
11.24 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 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 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 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
18.71 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
59 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
city
45 mpg
67 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
833 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
777 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
82.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft