The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 37,600
 Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 250
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600

ⓘ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 8.7 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 2.8 cm taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 250
1461
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1786 mm
Width
1780 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1461 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
2578
4212
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
2699
4299
4212 mm
Length
4299 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 250
1521 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.05 %
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 250
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CDL*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
208 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
208 bhp
Mercedes A 250
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250

Performance

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

▶ REPLAY
5.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.24 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.72 kg/bhp
7.24 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 250
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
527 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
527 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L