The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 24,700

€ 39,200

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 22 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 4 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
1480
1786
2048
1440
1796
1992
1786 mm
Width
1796 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1480 mm
Height
1440 mm
2578
4199
2729
4419
4199 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg

Weight Difference:
235 kg
14.92 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
1K
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1950 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
400 NM
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d
▶ REPLAY
12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.42 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.88 kg/bhp
8.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
67 mpg
61 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
60 mpg
city
50 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
814 mi
Range
689 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
689 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
86.4 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
86.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L