The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 38,700
€ 33,700
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 250 is 5.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.9
70.7
78.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.9 in
Height
58.3 in
107.4
174
103.4
168
174 in
Length
168 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI Performance
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.84 %
General
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Mercedes A 250
221 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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15.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.01 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
485 mi
Mercedes A 250
488 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 250
123.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
