The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI (17 - 18)
€ 37,000
€ 30,400
€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf GTI
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.7 in
Height
58.3 in
107.4
174
103.4
168
174 in
Length
168 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf GTI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.27 %
General
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf GTI
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf GTI
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
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
187 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf GTI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
17.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
17.92 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
55 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
485 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
621 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
88.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
