The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec (15 - 17)
€ 36,400

€ 18,000

€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 2.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec.
Mercedes A 250
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
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 1.4 TDI Green tec
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 1.4 TDI Green tec
W176
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*CUS*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
149 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.44 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.95 lb/hp
30.44 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
69 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
28 mpg
city
59 mpg
44 mpg
highway
76 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
536 mi
Range
1005 mi
Mercedes A 250
536 mi
1005 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
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).
70 kWh
Mercedes A 250
123.1 kWh
70 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
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