The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 17,500
€ 35,400
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.4 is 6.7 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 250
59
67.8
74.7
56.4
70.1
79.6
67.8 in
Width
70.1 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
56.4 in
99
162.6
106.3
169.3
162.6 in
Length
169.3 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 250
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
12.39 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 250
9C
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*BCA*
Engine Code
M 270.920
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 250
100 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.21 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
15.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes A 250
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
526 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
526 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
111.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
