The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 29,900

€ 20,600

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 16.3 cm longer, 5.9 cm wider and 6.5 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Mercedes A 200
VW New Beetle 2.0
1433
1780
2022
1498
1721
1897
1780 mm
Width
1721 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1433 mm
Height
1498 mm
2699
4292
2515
4129
4292 mm
Length
4129 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200
VW New Beetle 2.0
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
70 kg
5.02 %

General
Mercedes A 200
VW New Beetle 2.0
W176
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*AZJ*

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
154 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes A 200
154 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes A 200
250 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Mercedes A 200
VW New Beetle 2.0
139 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
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9.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 200
9.06 kg/bhp
11.73 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes A 200
55 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
609 mi
Range
364 mi
Mercedes A 200
609 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes A 200
96.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
525 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
214 L







1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L