The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 56,200
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 43,200
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 7.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf R
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
72.8 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.4 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
175 in
Length
167.8 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf R
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.11 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf R
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Series
M 139.980
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
383 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
354 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
9.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.32 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
28 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
33 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
382 mi
Range
495 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
382 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
157.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft