The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 30,200
€ 27,500
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 200 is 5.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.5 in
107.4
174
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.83 %
General
Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
W177
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes A 200
161 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1620 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 200
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
18.55 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 200
41 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
460 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes A 200
460 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes A 200
109.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
