The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
€ 22,100
€ 36,400
€ 22,100
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 1.6 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
71.2 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
56.4 in
99.9
168.4
106.3
169
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.55 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CAY*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
111 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
43 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
727 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
536 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
