The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 37,000
Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 23,900
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.73 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
W177
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
187 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
17.92 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
55 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
621 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
88.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft