The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
€ 33,300

€ 19,400

€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 Mercedes A 250 is 0.2 inches shorter, 2.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec.
Mercedes A 250
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.4
67.2
76.4
70.1 in
Width
67.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
56.4 in
Height
57.4 in
106.3
169.3
102.4
169.4
169.3 in
Length
169.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2837 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3851 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.74 %

General
Mercedes A 250
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
W176
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*CXM*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
114 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
149 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
14.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.89 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
14.78 lb/hp
24.89 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
27 mpg
city
47 mpg
45 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
833 mi
Mercedes A 250
471 mi
833 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
125 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
Mercedes A 250
125 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI Green tec
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft








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