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

€ 32,400

€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 GTD.
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf GTD
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 GTD
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.24 %

General
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf GTD
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 GTD
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
*DJG*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
187 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf GTD
146 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTD
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17.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
17.92 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
55 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf GTD
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
621 mi
706 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
88.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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