The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 37,600
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 250
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 1.6 BlueTDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
12.48 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.95 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
28 mpg
city
52 mpg
43 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
527 mi
Range
797 mi
Mercedes A 250
527 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes A 250
125 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft