The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 36,500
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 250
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (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.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 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
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
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
3316 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.26 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (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
6-speed dual clutch 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
221 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
14.52 lb/hp
22.41 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
49 mpg
Mercedes A 250
38 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
431 mi
Range
712 mi
Mercedes A 250
431 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
117.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
829 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft