The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 33,300
€ 23,300
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.8 T
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
169.3
101.5
165.3
169.3 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.8 T
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %
General
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.8 T
W176
Generation
1K
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 1.8 T
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
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.8 T
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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14.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
14.78 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes A 250
471 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
125 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
