The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 18,100

€ 34,000

€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 d.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
56.4 in
103.1
167.5
106.3
169.3
167.5 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
2657 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
750 lb
22.02 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CYV*
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 d
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 d
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 d
▶ REPLAY
31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
40 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
634 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft