The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 27,700

€ 32,000

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 200 is 0.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.4
70.1
79.6
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
59.1 in
106.3
169
100
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.98 %

General
Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CUL*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 200
154 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
19.61 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 200
43 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes A 200
565 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 200
104.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft