The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
€ 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 16.1 cm longer, 0.3 cm narrower and 4.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1445
1796
1992
1492
1799
2027
1796 mm
Width
1799 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1445 mm
Height
1492 mm
2729
4419
2620
4258
4419 mm
Length
4258 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
183 kg
12.16 %
General
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
*DPB*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
221 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
221 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 250
350 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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6.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250
6.81 kg/bhp
10.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes A 250
43 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
46 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
488 mi
Range
647 mi
Mercedes A 250
488 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
Mercedes A 250
123.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
164 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
488 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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