The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 26,700
€ 38,700
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 250
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.9
70.7
78.4
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.9 in
99.9
168.4
107.4
174
168.4 in
Length
174 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 250
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.85 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 250
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*CPL*
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 250
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
468 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
