The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 36,400
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) Mercedes A 250
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTE
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
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 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
169 in
Length
168.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTE
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.87 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTE
149 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.95 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
28 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
1657 mi
Mercedes A 250
536 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Mercedes A 250
123.1 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft