The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 d (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 29,700
€ 21,900
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 2.1 cm longer, 2.8 cm narrower and 5.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1433
1780
2022
1486
1808
2021
1780 mm
Width
1808 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1433 mm
Height
1486 mm
2699
4299
2537
4278
4299 mm
Length
4278 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1455 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
82 kg
5.64 %
General
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
134 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
134 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
300 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
300 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 200 d
10.86 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
69 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
54 mpg
city
37 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
758 mi
Range
551 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
758 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
84.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
106 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
555 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
