The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 18,600

€ 36,500

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI is 11.5 cm shorter, 9 cm narrower and 1.4 cm taller than the Mercedes A 250.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
1459
1706
1940
1445
1796
1992
1706 mm
Width
1796 mm
1940 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1459 mm
Height
1445 mm
2602
4304
2729
4419
4304 mm
Length
4419 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1455 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg

Weight Difference:
195 kg
13.4 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
NH
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*CAY*
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes A 250
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
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12.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.58 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
12.12 kg/bhp
6.58 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
64 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 250
50 mpg
city
35 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
777 mi
Range
431 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
415 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1380 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L