Mercedes A class engine produces 19 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
6.4
Real fuel consumption:
7.6 l/100km
7.8 l/100km
By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes A class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
50 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
740 km in combined cycle
780 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway
900 km on highway
650 km with real consumption
640 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.30 m
4.26 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.79 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.49 m
Mercedes A class is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes A class is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
341 litres
291 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1157 litres
no data
Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 50 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better