The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 36,900

€ 36,900

€ 36,900
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 e is 5.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Mercedes A 250 e
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
56.9
70.7
78.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.9 in
Height
58.3 in
107.4
174
103.4
168
174 in
Length
168 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250 e
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.99 %

General
Mercedes A 250 e
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
W177
Generation
AU
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 Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
*DLB*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
215 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
332 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Mercedes A 250 e
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
17.23 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250 e
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
168 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1553 mi
Range
493 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
1553 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
26.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
40 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250 e
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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