The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
€ 33,300
€ 27,000
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
169.3
103.1
167.6
169.3 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.24 %
General
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
W176
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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14.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
14.78 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
647 mi
Mercedes A 250
471 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
Mercedes A 250
125 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
