The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 36,400
€ 21,700
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 6.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Mercedes A 250
VW New Beetle 2.0
56.4
70.1
79.6
59
67.8
74.7
70.1 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.4 in
Height
59 in
106.3
169
99
162.6
169 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
VW New Beetle 2.0
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.98 %
General
Mercedes A 250
VW New Beetle 2.0
W176
Generation
9C
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Mercedes A 250
VW New Beetle 2.0
149 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.95 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
536 mi
Range
372 mi
Mercedes A 250
536 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
Mercedes A 250
123.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
