The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)
€ 21,700
€ 33,300
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 6.7 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
Mercedes A 250
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.86 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 270
*AZJ*
Engine Code
M 270.920
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 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
149 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
34 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
372 mi
Range
471 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
471 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
174.3 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 2.0
174.3 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
