The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 36,400
 Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) Mercedes A 250
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
71.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.1 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
106.3
169
168.7 in
Length
169 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.17 %
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch 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
110 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
536 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
877 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