The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 36,500

€ 17,600

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 250 is 4.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI.
Mercedes A 250
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
56.9
70.7
78.4
57.4
67.2
76.4
70.7 in
Width
67.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
56.9 in
Height
57.4 in
107.4
174
102.4
169.4
174 in
Length
169.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2643 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3657 lb

Weight Difference:
564 lb
17.58 %

General
Mercedes A 250
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
W177
Generation
NH
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
*DKL*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
221 hp
94 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
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14.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.12 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
14.52 lb/hp
28.12 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes A 250
38 mpg
51 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
29 mpg
city
43 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
431 mi
Range
743 mi
Mercedes A 250
431 mi
743 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
87.2 kWh
Mercedes A 250
117.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.1 cu ft