The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 27,400

€ 33,400

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 10 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 4.7 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
1480
1786
2048
1433
1780
2022
1786 mm
Width
1780 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1480 mm
Height
1433 mm
2578
4199
2699
4299
4199 mm
Length
4299 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
1389 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg

Weight Difference:
111 kg
7.4 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CFF*
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 bhp
181 bhp
Mercedes A 220
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
300 NM
Mercedes A 220
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
129 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220
▶ REPLAY
10.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
10.07 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 220
48 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
697 mi
Range
544 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
544 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
511 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L