The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 37,000
€ 24,100
€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 16.4 cm longer, 0.3 cm narrower and 5.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1440
1796
1992
1491
1799
2027
1796 mm
Width
1799 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1440 mm
Height
1491 mm
2729
4419
2620
4255
4419 mm
Length
4255 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
203 kg
13.36 %
General
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*DBK*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1950 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
187 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
400 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
400 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
8.13 kg/bhp
12.19 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
66 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
city
64 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
797 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
621 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
88.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
503 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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