The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 33,300

€ 31,600

€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.4
70.1
79.6
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
59.1 in
106.3
169.3
100
168.7
169.3 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.24 %

General
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
*CUU*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
14.78 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
45 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
712 mi
Mercedes A 250
471 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
125 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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