The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 23,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,400
 Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 250
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
168.4 in
Length
169.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.78 %
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CUU*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
113 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.21 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
15.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes A 250
50 mpg
city
30 mpg
59 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
526 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 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