The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 36,500
 Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 250
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 13.1 cm shorter, 2.9 cm wider and 4.3 cm taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1445
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
1796
1992
1825 mm
Width
1796 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1488 mm
Height
1445 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
2524
4288
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
2729
4419
4288 mm
Length
4419 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
1363 kg
Kerb Weight
1455 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1965 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
92 kg
6.32 %
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*CZD*
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes A 250
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

▶ REPLAY
9.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.58 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.21 kg/bhp
6.58 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 250
43 mpg
city
35 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L