The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 36,500
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 250
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTE
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 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 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
174 in
Length
168.1 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTE
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
8.99 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes A 250
221 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Mercedes A 250
38 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
29 mpg
city
No data
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
431 mi
Range
1657 mi
Mercedes A 250
431 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Mercedes A 250
117.5 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 250
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft