The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 26,700

€ 36,900

€ 26,700
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 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 e.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 250 e
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 e
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
580 lb
15.66 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 250 e
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 250 e
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CPL*
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 e
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 e
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 250 e
142 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 250 e
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15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
168 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
168 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
24 mpg
city
No data
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
468 mi
Range
1553 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
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).
26.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
26.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
40 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Mercedes A 250 e
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 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