The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 34,700
€ 23,400
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 250 is 3.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
56.4
70.1
79.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.4 in
Height
63.8 in
106.3
169
101.5
165.5
169 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.32 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
49 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
712 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
