The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 Sport 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 41,400
€ 20,100
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 Sport is 6.7 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
56.4
70.1
79.6
59
67.8
74.7
70.1 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.4 in
Height
59 in
106.3
169.3
99
162.6
169.3 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.22 %
General
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
W176
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW New Beetle 1.9 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
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 250 Sport
215 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes A 250 Sport
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 Sport
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
15.43 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
519 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
519 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 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).
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 New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
