The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)
€ 20,300
€ 33,300
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.8 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
169.3
168.4 in
Length
169.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
2959 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.8 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
471 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
988 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
