The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 36,500
€ 27,100
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 250
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
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
112 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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14.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
14.52 lb/hp
29.81 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
53 mpg
Mercedes A 250
38 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
47 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
431 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes A 250
431 mi
777 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes A 250
117.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 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
838 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
