The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 (18 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 30,200
€ 18,700
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 11.4 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Mercedes A 200
VW New Beetle 1.6
56.7
70.7
78.4
59
67.8
74.7
70.7 in
Width
67.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.7 in
Height
59 in
107.4
174
99
162.6
174 in
Length
162.6 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200
VW New Beetle 1.6
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.76 %
General
Mercedes A 200
VW New Beetle 1.6
W177
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 200
161 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1620 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 200
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 200
VW New Beetle 1.6
140 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
18.55 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 200
41 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
460 mi
Range
455 mi
Mercedes A 200
460 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
142.1 kWh
Mercedes A 200
109.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
