The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 36,500
€ 20,500
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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 1.2 TSI BMT
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
15.53 %
General
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
W177
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.2 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
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
221 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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14.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
14.52 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes A 250
38 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
431 mi
Range
647 mi
Mercedes A 250
431 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Mercedes A 250
117.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
