The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 28,500
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 BMT.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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 BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

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 manual 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 651.930
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 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
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 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
145 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
56 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
67 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
542 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
739 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
86.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 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
981 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft