The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 d (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 29,700

€ 24,200

€ 29,700
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 slightly. The Mercedes A 200 d is 0.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.5
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
106.3
169.3
99.9
168.4
169.3 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.27 %

General
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200 d
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 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
134 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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23.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
23.94 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
57 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
37 mpg
69 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
758 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
84.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1224 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