The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 36,500
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 250
€ 32,700
 VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 250 is 5.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTD
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
174 in
Length
168 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTD
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.12 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTD
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTD
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
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
221 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
14.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
14.52 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 250
38 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
431 mi
Range
690 mi
Mercedes A 250
431 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 250
117.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft