The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18)
€ 18,700
€ 38,100
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘ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 1.6 is 17 cm shorter, 5.9 cm narrower and 6.5 cm taller than the Mercedes A 250 Sport.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 250 Sport
1498
1721
1897
1433
1780
2022
1721 mm
Width
1780 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1498 mm
Height
1433 mm
2515
4129
2699
4299
4129 mm
Length
4299 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 250 Sport
1277 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
138 kg
9.75 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 250 Sport
9C
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*BFS*
Engine Code
M 270.920
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 bhp
215 bhp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
148 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 250 Sport
111 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 Sport
▶ REPLAY
12.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.58 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
12.64 kg/bhp
6.58 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
38 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
455 mi
Range
457 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
457 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
128.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 250 Sport
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
