The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 18,400
€ 34,700
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
71.2 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
56.4 in
99.9
168.4
106.3
169
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.91 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
16
Generation
W176
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CYV*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
112 mph
Maximum Speed
149 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 BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
526 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
