The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 32,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 35,400
 Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 250
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
71.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.1 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
168.7 in
Length
169.3 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
3283 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.63 %
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes A 250
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
526 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
840 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