The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 32,300
€ 35,400
€ 32,300
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 Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
56.4 in
103.1
167.6
106.3
169.3
167.6 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.21 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DFG*
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
131 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.32 lb/hp
15.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
526 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft













