The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
€ 20,800
€ 36,400
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 1.6 is 6.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW New Beetle 1.6
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
162.6 in
Length
169 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 250
2886 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
13.02 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 250
9C
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*BFS*
Engine Code
M 270.920
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 250
109 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
432 mi
Range
536 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
536 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
123.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
884 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
