The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 37,600
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 250
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 250 is 1.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 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
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
169.3 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
600 lb
18.08 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.95 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
527 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes A 250
527 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
125 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).
83.4 kWh
Mercedes A 250
125 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft