The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 33,600

€ 36,900

€ 33,600
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 slightly. The VW Golf GTD is 5.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250 e.
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 250 e
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
56.9 in
103.4
168
107.4
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 250 e
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
628 lb
16.96 %

General
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 250 e
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
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
*DJG*
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 e
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 e
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 250 e
142 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 e
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
168 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
168 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
44 mpg
city
No data
59 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
690 mi
Range
1553 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 GTD
92.5 kWh
26.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
40 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Mercedes A 250 e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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