The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 28,500
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 19,500
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500

ⓘ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 1.4 cm longer, 2.8 cm narrower and 5.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
1780
2022
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1780 mm
Width
1808 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1433 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4292 mm
Length
4278 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1297 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1700 kg
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
148 kg
10.24 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
134 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
350 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
10.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.47 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
10.78 kg/bhp
12.47 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
67 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
52 mpg
city
39 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
579 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
739 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
86.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
565 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L