The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)

€ 31,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,300
 Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 250
€ 31,600
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 0.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
71.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.1 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
168.7 in
Length
169.3 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.24 %
Mercedes A 250 (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
6-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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
123 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
471 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 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
829 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