The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 27,700
Mercedes A 200 (12 - 15) Mercedes A 200
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 200 is 0.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Mercedes A 200 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.33 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 200
154 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 200
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
19.61 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 200
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 200
565 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
111 kWh
Mercedes A 200
104.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft