The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 34,700
€ 18,400
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 250 is 0.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
169
99.9
168.4
169 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.91 %
General
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.32 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
49 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
