The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 (15 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 28,900
€ 21,500
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 Mercedes A 200 is 6.7 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Mercedes A 200
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56.4
70.1
79.6
59
67.8
74.7
70.1 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.4 in
Height
59 in
106.3
169.3
99
162.6
169.3 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.89 %
General
Mercedes A 200
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
W176
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 200
154 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 200
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Mercedes A 200
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
19.61 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes A 200
43 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
422 mi
Mercedes A 200
565 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200
104.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
