The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 37,000

€ 43,200

€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Golf R.
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf R
56.7
70.7
78.4
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.7 in
Height
57.7 in
107.4
174
103.4
167.8
174 in
Length
167.8 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf R
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.98 %

General
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf R
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf R
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
*DJH*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
187 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf R
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
17.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
17.92 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
55 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
40 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
495 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
621 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
88.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft