The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
€ 37,600

€ 25,600

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 BlueMotion.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.96 %

General
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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
*DPB*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.95 lb/hp
22.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
527 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 250
527 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT 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).
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).
94.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
125 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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