The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 36,400
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) Mercedes A 250
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 250 is 0.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.85 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
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
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.95 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
468 mi
Mercedes A 250
536 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes A 250
123.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft