The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 38,700
€ 24,100
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.98 %
General
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
W177
Generation
AU
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes A 250
221 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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15.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.01 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
50 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
739 mi
Mercedes A 250
488 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 250
123.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
