The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 28,300
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,700
 Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘ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 Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
167.5 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.22 %
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*DFG*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
168 hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.58 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft