The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 36,400
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) Mercedes A 250
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169 in
Length
168.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.43 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.4 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
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.95 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 250
536 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 250
123.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft