The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 250 Sport 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 41,400
Mercedes A 250 Sport 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 250 Sport
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 Sport 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 Sport 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Mercedes A 250 Sport 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.17 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 250 Sport
215 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 250 Sport
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 Sport

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
15.43 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
519 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
111 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
127 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft