The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 28,500
€ 20,100
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 200 CDI is 6.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
56.4
70.1
79.6
59
67.8
74.7
70.1 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.4 in
Height
59 in
106.3
169
99
162.6
169 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.46 %
General
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
W176
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 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
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
56 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
67 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
739 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 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).
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 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
86.4 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
