The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 34,700
€ 22,200
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 250 is 6.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Mercedes A 250
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56.4
70.1
79.6
59
67.8
74.7
70.1 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.4 in
Height
59 in
106.3
169
99
162.6
169 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.4 %
General
Mercedes A 250
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
W176
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Mercedes A 250
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.32 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
49 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
380 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
