The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 47,500
Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 35 AMG
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 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 8.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Golf R
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.3 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
107.4
174.6
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
174.6 in
Length
165.8 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Golf R
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.9 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Golf R
W177
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 35 AMG
302 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes A 35 AMG
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 35 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
11.35 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes A 35 AMG
32 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes A 35 AMG
138.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft