The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 36,500
€ 27,000
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.9
70.7
78.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.7 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
59.1 in
107.4
174
100
168.7
174 in
Length
168.7 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.14 %
General
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
W177
Generation
16
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 Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
221 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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14.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
14.52 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 250
38 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
highway
47 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
431 mi
Range
600 mi
Mercedes A 250
431 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
108 kWh
Mercedes A 250
117.5 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
