The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 36,400
€ 19,200
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 250 is 3.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf Plus 1.4
56.4
70.1
79.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.4 in
Height
63.8 in
106.3
169
101.5
165.5
169 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf Plus 1.4
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.15 %
General
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf Plus 1.4
W176
Generation
1KP
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf Plus 1.4
149 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
▶ REPLAY
15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.95 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
536 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes A 250
536 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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).
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).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
123.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
