The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 28,700
 Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW e-Golf is 14.9 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 4.2 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 160 d
1482
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
1799
2027
1440
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
1796
1992
1799 mm
Width
1796 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1482 mm
Height
1440 mm
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
2629
4270
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
2729
4419
4270 mm
Length
4419 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 160 d
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
190 kg
11.76 %
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)

General

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 160 d
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 160 d
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*EBS*
Engine Code
OM 608.915
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 bhp
94 bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
290 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
290 NM
240 NM
Mercedes A 160 d

Performance

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 160 d
93 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

172 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

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12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
12.05 kg/bhp
15.16 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 160 d
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
71 mpg  ( 79 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.)
VW e-Golf
188 MPGe
79 MPGe
Mercedes A 160 d
No data
city
60 mpg
No data
motorway
78 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
170 mi
Range
668 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
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).
82.2 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L