The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 28,400
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 32,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
70.1
79.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.95 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
55 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
64 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
723 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
88.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft