The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)

€ 31,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,900
 Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..) Mercedes A 250 e
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 e.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250 e
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
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 e
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
388 lb
10.48 %
Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250 e
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
8-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250 e
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CUU*
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 e
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 e

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250 e
123 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 e

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
168 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
168 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
42 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
1553 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
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).
26.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
26.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
40 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250 e
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft