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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 A 250vsVolkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015

A 250

218 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    341 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
218hp163kW
220hp164kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,351kg2,978lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
73.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
80.8s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
25.0s
Calculated
29.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
735km457mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,299mm169in
4,288mm169in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,433mm56in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,524mm99in
Front track
1,553mm61in
1,581mm62in
Rear track
1,552mm61in
1,553mm61in
Ground clearance
93mm4in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
341L
310L
Max trunk volume
1,157L
905L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.0 s
29.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
218 hp
163 kW
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI has 2 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250 and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
1,351 kg
2,978 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
240 km/h
149 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 2506.4 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI6.7 s

Although Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI has more power, Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250 and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
735 km
457 mi
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
218 hp
163 kW
6.4 s
240 km/h
149 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 s
233 km/h
145 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.4 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,351 kg
2,978 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
735 km
457 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
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Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250

  • Is 11 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 98 km (61 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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