The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 35,400

€ 29,600

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.4 in
Height
57.8 in
106.3
169.3
101.5
165.9
169.3 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.45 %

General
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI
W176
Generation
1K
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
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
*CCZ*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
15.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.21 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft