The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 28,500
€ 20,600
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 2.0.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.32 %
General
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
W176
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
56 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
44 mpg
city
18 mpg
67 mpg
highway
33 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
364 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
739 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
86.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
