The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 36,400
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) Mercedes A 250
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 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 3.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.72 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
W176
Generation
1K
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.95 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
697 mi
Mercedes A 250
536 mi
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes A 250
123.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft