The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 36,500
€ 25,000
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.9
70.7
78.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.9 in
Height
58.7 in
107.4
174
103.1
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.48 %
General
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
W177
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.6 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
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes A 250
221 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 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 Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
14.52 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes A 250
38 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
53 mpg
46 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
431 mi
Range
797 mi
Mercedes A 250
431 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes A 250
117.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
