The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
€ 20,100
€ 36,400
€ 20,100
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 a little. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is 1.4 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 5.3 cm taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
1486
1808
2021
1433
1780
2022
1808 mm
Width
1780 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1486 mm
Height
1433 mm
2537
4278
2699
4292
4278 mm
Length
4292 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
1359 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
146 kg
9.7 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CTH*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
208 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
208 bhp
Mercedes A 250
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
129 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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8.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.24 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.6 kg/bhp
7.24 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 250
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
518 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
536 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
125 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
391 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
