The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)

€ 26,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 36,900
 Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..) Mercedes A 250 e
€ 26,300
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 considerably. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 5.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250 e.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 e
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
71.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
59.1 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
107.4
174
168.7 in
Length
174 in
100 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 e
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
657 lb
17.74 %
Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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 4500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 e
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 e

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 e
110 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 e

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
168 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
168 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
39 mpg
city
No data
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
1553 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
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).
26.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
26.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
40 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

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