The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)

€ 27,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 36,400
 Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) Mercedes A 250
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
106.3
169
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
16
Generation
W176
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 BMT
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CUL*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
145 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
536 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 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