The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 36,400
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) Mercedes A 250
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 250 is 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.98 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI
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 GTI
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
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
493 mi
Mercedes A 250
536 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 250
123.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft