The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 36,500
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 250
€ 21,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.9 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
174 in
Length
168.8 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.27 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
221 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
14.52 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes A 250
38 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
48 mpg
46 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
431 mi
Range
814 mi
Mercedes A 250
431 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 250
117.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft