The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 38,100
€ 22,500
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 250 Sport is 3.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
169.3
101.5
165.3
169.3 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.86 %
General
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 250 Sport
215 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 250 Sport
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 Sport
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
14.51 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
35 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
457 mi
Range
833 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
457 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
128.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
