The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 25,800
 Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW e-Golf is 2.9 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 160
1482
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
1799
2027
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1799 mm
Width
1780 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1482 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
2629
4270
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
2699
4299
4270 mm
Length
4299 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 160
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1935 kg
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
245 kg
15.17 %
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)

General

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 160
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 160
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*EBS*
Engine Code
M 270.910
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 4500 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 bhp
101 bhp
Mercedes A 160
290 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW e-Golf
290 NM
180 NM
Mercedes A 160

Performance

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 160
93 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

▶ REPLAY
12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
12.05 kg/bhp
13.56 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽  ( 188 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
52 mpg
VW e-Golf
188 MPGe
52 mpg
Mercedes A 160
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
170 mi
Range
575 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
43 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).
102.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L