The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 21,500
€ 37,600
€ 21,500
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 considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo is 6.7 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 250
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.7 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*AWU*
Engine Code
M 270.920
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 250
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
422 mi
Range
527 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
527 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
125 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 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
