The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 38,700

€ 28,300

€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.9
70.7
78.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.9 in
Height
58.7 in
107.4
174
103.1
167.6
174 in
Length
167.6 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.97 %

General
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
W177
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
*DPC*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
221 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
15.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.01 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
609 mi
Mercedes A 250
488 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250
123.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft