The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 37,600
€ 21,400
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 250 is 3.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.4 in
Height
63.8 in
106.3
169.3
101.5
165.5
169.3 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.05 %
General
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
W176
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
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
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.95 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
527 mi
Range
579 mi
Mercedes A 250
527 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
