The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 250 Sport 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 26,100
€ 41,400
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250 Sport.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 Sport
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.95 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 Sport
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CZE*
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 Sport
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 Sport
▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
19.07 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
621 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
519 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 250 Sport
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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

















