The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

€ 56,200
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 26,000
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Mercedes A 45 AMG is 9.5 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 8.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
72.8 in
Width
69.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
175 in
Length
165.5 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.18 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
W177
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 139
Engine Series
M 139.980
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
383 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
354 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 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.32 lb/hp
31.18 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
28 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
28 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
47 mpg
33 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
382 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
382 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
157.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft