The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 28,900
€ 36,900
€ 28,900
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 1.4 TSI BMT is 5.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250 e.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 e
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.9
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
100
168.7
107.4
174
168.7 in
Length
174 in
100 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 e
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
16.96 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 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
*CZD*
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 e
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 e
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 e
124 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 e
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
168 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
168 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
36 mpg
city
No data
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
621 mi
Range
1553 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
26.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
26.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
40 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 e
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 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
