The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 17,600
€ 36,900
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250 e.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 250 e
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.9
70.7
78.4
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.9 in
99.9
168.4
107.4
174
168.4 in
Length
174 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 250 e
2809 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
895 lb
24.16 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 250 e
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 250 e
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CYV*
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 e
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 e
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 250 e
112 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 e
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27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
168 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
168 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
31 mpg
city
No data
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
579 mi
Range
1553 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
26.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
26.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
40 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Mercedes A 250 e
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
