The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 35,400
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 250
€ 25,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169.3 in
Length
168.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.98 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
*CUU*
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 Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.21 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
759 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft