The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 35,400
€ 22,100
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
169.3
99.9
168.4
169.3 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.15 %
General
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 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 Beetle 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 Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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15.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.21 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
43 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
