The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 37,000

€ 29,400

€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 220 d is 21.5 cm longer, 3.7 cm wider and 18.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1440
1796
1992
1621
1759
1946
1796 mm
Width
1759 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1440 mm
Height
1621 mm
2729
4419
2578
4204
4419 mm
Length
4204 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1501 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg

Weight Difference:
19 kg
1.25 %

General
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
W177
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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
*CFH*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1950 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
187 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
400 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
400 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.88 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
8.13 kg/bhp
10.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
66 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
city
41 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
621 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
88.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
569 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L