The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 38,100
€ 35,900
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 250 Sport is 1.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
169.3
103.4
168
169.3 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf GTI Performance
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf GTI Performance
W176
Generation
AU
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 Golf GTI Performance
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
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250 Sport
215 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes A 250 Sport
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf GTI Performance
149 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 Sport
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
14.51 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
35 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
457 mi
Range
493 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
457 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
128.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
