The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 32,300

€ 22,300

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.05 %

General
Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
*CZD*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200
161 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1620 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
18.83 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes A 200
45 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
514 mi
Range
610 mi
Mercedes A 200
514 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
106.1 kWh
Mercedes A 200
98.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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