The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 36,900
€ 25,600
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes A 250 e
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
580 lb
15.66 %
General
Mercedes A 250 e
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250 e
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
215 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
332 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 250 e
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
17.23 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250 e
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
168 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1553 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
1553 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
26.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
40 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250 e
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
