The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18)
€ 28,900

€ 38,100

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘ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 1.3 cm shorter, 4.1 cm wider and 6.9 cm taller than the Mercedes A 250 Sport.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 Sport
1502
1821
2021
1433
1780
2022
1821 mm
Width
1780 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1502 mm
Height
1433 mm
2540
4286
2699
4299
4286 mm
Length
4299 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 Sport
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.41 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 Sport
16
Generation
W176
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CZD*
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
215 bhp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 Sport
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 Sport
▶ REPLAY
9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.58 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.43 kg/bhp
6.58 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
43 mpg
city
32 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
457 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
457 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 Sport
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
415 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L