The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 37,400
€ 37,600
€ 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 3.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 250
57.5
70.3
80.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.5 in
Height
56.4 in
101.5
165.8
106.3
169.3
165.8 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 250
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.04 %
General
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 250
1K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual 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 270
*CDL*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
35 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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).
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)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
