The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 28,400

€ 27,000

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 CDI is 0.6 cm longer, 4.1 cm narrower and 6.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1433
1780
2022
1502
1821
2021
1780 mm
Width
1821 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1433 mm
Height
1502 mm
2699
4292
2540
4286
4292 mm
Length
4286 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.5 %

General
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code
*CZD*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
134 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
300 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
300 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
10.78 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
66 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
41 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
723 mi
Range
600 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
723 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
108 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
88.5 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
111 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
565 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L