The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 36,900

€ 20,300

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 e is 5.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 250 e
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.9
70.7
78.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.5 in
107.4
174
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250 e
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3704 lb
Curb Weight
2959 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
745 lb
20.11 %

General
Mercedes A 250 e
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250 e
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*CYV*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
215 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
332 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 250 e
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
17.23 lb/hp
28.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250 e
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
168 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1553 mi
Range
670 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
1553 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
26.6 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).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
26.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
40 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250 e
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft