Car A
Mercedes-Benz A 250
The Mercedes-Benz A 250 blends quick acceleration with efficient running in a compact, five-seat package. It’s a good value in its segment for city use and small-family duties.
Mercedes-Benz A 250
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Car B
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
The Volkswagen Jetta GLI blends strong acceleration with everyday practicality at a price aimed at good value in its segment. It seats five, offers a usable 400-liter trunk, and remains reasonably efficient for its performance.
Why compared
same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price
Usage fit
Family
58
/
60
City
52
/
50
Budget / value
63
/
65
Road trip
48
/
48
Performance
31
/
33
Cargo
20
/
22
Practical
42
/
42
Premium
46
/
26
Winter
26
/
26
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz A 250 · Orange = Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz A 250
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz A 250
- Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.0 s makes it lively in daily driving
- Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km combined
- Practical five-seat layout and 370 L trunk cover everyday needs
- Good value in its segment relative to the 35,000 price
- FWD may be less ideal than AWD for severe winter conditions
- 370 L cargo space can feel tight for cargo-heavy use
- Petrol powertrain offers no electric-only driving or charging
- Price near 35,000 won’t suit buyers chasing the lowest upfront cost
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
- Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.4 s and 241 hp for confident passing and merging.
- Seats five with a 400 L trunk, fitting small-family and commuting needs.
- 7.8 L/100 km combined is efficient for its performance class.
- Good value in its segment at a price of 31,000.
- Conventional trunk and 400 L capacity limit cargo flexibility for bulky items.
- FWD layout may not suit buyers who want AWD traction.
- Gasoline 2.0 TSI won’t satisfy shoppers seeking hybrid or electric options.
- Not positioned for a premium-luxury experience.
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz A 250 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz A 250 uses 6.5 L/100km vs 7.8 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Volkswagen Jetta GLI if…
More power
Volkswagen Jetta GLI puts out 241 hp vs 225 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.