The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 37,600
€ 33,900
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 250 is 1.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
169.3
103.4
168
169.3 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI Performance
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.84 %
General
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 GTI Performance
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
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI Performance
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.95 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
527 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes A 250
527 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
125 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
