The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

€ 34,700
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 250
€ 24,700
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 250 is 3.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.04 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

General

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.32 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft