The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 20,600
€ 36,500
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 2.0 is 11.4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 250
59
67.8
74.7
56.9
70.7
78.4
67.8 in
Width
70.7 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
59 in
Height
56.9 in
99
162.6
107.4
174
162.6 in
Length
174 in
99 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 250
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.95 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 250
9C
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*AZJ*
Engine Code
M 260.920
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 250
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.52 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
14.52 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes A 250
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
33 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
364 mi
Range
431 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
117.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
