The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 38,700
€ 27,000
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.9
70.7
78.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.9 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.6 in
107.4
174
99.4
168.8
174 in
Length
168.8 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.98 %
General
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
W177
Generation
16
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
221 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.01 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes A 250
488 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 250
123.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
