The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)

€ 35,400
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 250
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 35,400
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 slightly. The Mercedes A 250 is 1.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
169.3 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.83 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
W176
Generation
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.21 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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).
94.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft