The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 36,900
€ 17,500
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 11.4 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Mercedes A 250 e
VW New Beetle 1.4
56.9
70.7
78.4
59
67.8
74.7
70.7 in
Width
67.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.9 in
Height
59 in
107.4
174
99
162.6
174 in
Length
162.6 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250 e
VW New Beetle 1.4
3704 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
933 lb
25.19 %
General
Mercedes A 250 e
VW New Beetle 1.4
W177
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250 e
VW New Beetle 1.4
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
215 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
332 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Mercedes A 250 e
VW New Beetle 1.4
146 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
17.23 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250 e
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
168 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
No data
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1553 mi
Range
482 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
1553 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
26.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 4
40 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250 e
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
