The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 200 d (15 - 18)
€ 22,800

€ 29,700

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 d.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.4
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
2895 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.76 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 651
*CLH*
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 d
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 d
▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
23.94 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
51 mpg
city
45 mpg
67 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
758 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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