The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 28,500
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 TDI.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
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 (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
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 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
56 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
37 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
697 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
739 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
86.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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