The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 250 Sport 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 40,200
Mercedes A 250 Sport 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 250 Sport
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 40,200
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 considerably. The Mercedes A 250 Sport is 3.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 Sport 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 Sport 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
169.3 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Mercedes A 250 Sport 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.94 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 250 Sport
215 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 250 Sport
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 Sport

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
14.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
14.92 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
37 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
542 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
493 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
119.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 250 Sport
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft