The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)
€ 23,300
€ 33,300
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
58.6
71.9
79.6
56.4
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
99.4
168.8
106.3
169.3
168.8 in
Length
169.3 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
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
6-speed manual 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
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
47 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
471 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 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
1246 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
