The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 50,200
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 23,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 45 AMG is 6.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 8 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.8 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
106.3
171.9
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
171.9 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.74 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
355 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.66 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
795 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft