The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 43,200
€ 38,700
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 R is 6.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 250
57.7
70.8
79.8
56.9
70.7
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.7 in
Height
56.9 in
103.4
167.8
107.4
174
167.8 in
Length
174 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 250
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 250
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*DJH*
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
495 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
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 R
130.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
