The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
€ 35,400
€ 37,800
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 250 is 1.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
169.3
103.4
168
169.3 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.78 %
General
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Performance
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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15.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.21 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
450 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
