The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 23,700
€ 36,300
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 6.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.7
70.7
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.7 in
103.1
167.6
107.4
174
167.6 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
564 lb
16.45 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*DGT*
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
148 hp
Mercedes A 200 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
123 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 d
▶ REPLAY
25.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.35 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
51 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
758 mi
Range
689 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
689 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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

















