The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 36,400
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) Mercedes A 250
€ 24,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 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 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.22 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
16
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.2 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
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.95 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 250
536 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
123.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft