The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 23,800

€ 34,700

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.4
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
99.9
168.4
106.3
169
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.95 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CFF*
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes A 250
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
526 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
111 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 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