The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 37,600
€ 26,300
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.7
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
106.3
169.3
103.1
167.6
169.3 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.3 %
General
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.95 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
527 mi
Range
598 mi
Mercedes A 250
527 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
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).
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 250
125 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
