The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 37,000
Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 26,700
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 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
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 TDI BMT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.67 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 2.0 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
*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 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
55 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
46 mpg
62 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
739 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
621 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
88.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft