The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 Sport 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 40,200

€ 27,300

€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
169.3
103.1
167.6
169.3 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.92 %

General
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
W176
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
*DPB*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250 Sport
215 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 250 Sport
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 Sport
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
14.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
14.92 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
37 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
634 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
493 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
92.9 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
119.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft