The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 33,800
Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 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 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.71 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 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
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
25.42 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
51 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
37 mpg
57 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
756 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
94.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft