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 5.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 160 d
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
107.4
174
168.1 in
Length
174 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 160 d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.77 %
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
Drivetrain
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 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
94 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.43 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
33.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽  ( 157 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
59 mpg  ( 66 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW e-Golf
157 MPGe
66 MPGe
Mercedes A 160 d
No data
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
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/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft