The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 47,500

€ 39,300

€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 35 AMG is 22.4 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 5.6 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Golf R
1405
1796
1992
1461
1786
2048
1796 mm
Width
1786 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1405 mm
Height
1461 mm
2729
4436
2578
4212
4436 mm
Length
4212 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Golf R
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
14 kg
0.9 %

General
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Golf R
W177
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
*CDL*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 35 AMG
302 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
400 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes A 35 AMG
400 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 35 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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5.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
5.15 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes A 35 AMG
39 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
434 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes A 35 AMG
434 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes A 35 AMG
138.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
275 L








1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L