The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 24,700
€ 36,900
€ 24,700
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 considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 8.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250 e.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250 e
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.9
70.7
78.4
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
165.3
107.4
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250 e
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
750 lb
20.25 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250 e
1K
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250 e
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CAY*
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 e
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 e
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250 e
118 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 e
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
168 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
168 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
50 mpg
city
No data
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
814 mi
Range
1553 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
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 Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
26.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
40 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250 e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
