The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 28,400
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 27,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 200 CDI is 0.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
71.2
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
169 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.41 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

General

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
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
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
55 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
64 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
723 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
88.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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