The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 36,900

€ 32,000

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 250 e is 5.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 250 e
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.9
70.7
78.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.7 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
59.1 in
107.4
174
100
168.7
174 in
Length
168.7 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250 e
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
421 lb
11.37 %

General
Mercedes A 250 e
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250 e
VW Beetle 2.0 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
*CUL*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
215 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 250 e
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
17.23 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250 e
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
168 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1553 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
1553 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
26.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
40 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250 e
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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