The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 36,400
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) Mercedes A 250
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
169 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.97 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
W176
Generation
AU
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 Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.95 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
609 mi
Mercedes A 250
536 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250
123.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft