The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 36,900
Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..) Mercedes A 250 e
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 250 e
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
697 lb
18.82 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 250 e
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 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
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
215 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 250 e
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 e

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
17.23 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250 e
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
168 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1553 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
1553 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
26.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
40 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 250 e
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft