The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 34,700
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 250
€ 26,200
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
169 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.31 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.32 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
30 mpg
city
47 mpg
49 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
758 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft