The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 33,300
Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 250
€ 30,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
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 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.71 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.88 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
14.78 lb/hp
14.88 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes A 250
471 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
125 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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