The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (18 - 18)
€ 36,400

€ 19,300

€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 2.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI.
Mercedes A 250
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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
102.4
169.4
169 in
Length
169.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3724 lb

Weight Difference:
608 lb
18.32 %

General
Mercedes A 250
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
W176
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*DKR*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
108 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.95 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
536 mi
Range
712 mi
Mercedes A 250
536 mi
712 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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
123.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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