The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 38,100
Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18) Mercedes A 250 Sport
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 Sport is 0.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169.3 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.34 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 250 Sport
215 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 250 Sport
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 Sport

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
14.51 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
35 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
457 mi
Range
657 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
457 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
128.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft