The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
€ 24,100

€ 36,400

€ 24,100
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Golf 1.6 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
167.5
106.3
169
167.5 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
414 lb
12.48 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 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
*DBK*
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.88 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
797 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
536 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 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