The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 34,700
€ 21,600
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
169
103.1
167.5
169 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
516 lb
16.2 %
General
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
W176
Generation
AU
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 Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.32 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
43 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
690 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
85.3 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
