The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 31,600
€ 36,500
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 5.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.9
70.7
78.4
71.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
59.1 in
Height
56.9 in
100
168.7
107.4
174
168.7 in
Length
174 in
100 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.26 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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 260
*CUU*
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 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
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.52 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
14.52 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes A 250
42 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
712 mi
Range
431 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
431 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).
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
