The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 250 Sport 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 40,200
 Mercedes A 250 Sport 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 250 Sport
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250 Sport.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 Sport
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 Sport 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
71.9 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.6 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 Sport 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
168.8 in
Length
169.3 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 Sport
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.33 %
Mercedes A 250 Sport 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CZD*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 Sport

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 Sport
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 Sport

▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.92 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
14.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
493 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
493 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 Sport
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft