The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 d (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 29,700
Mercedes A 200 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 200 d
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 200 d is 2.1 cm longer, 2.8 cm narrower and 5.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 d (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1780 mm
Width
1808 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1433 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 d (15 - 18)
2699
4299
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4299 mm
Length
4278 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1455 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Mercedes A 200 d (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
94 kg
6.46 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.6 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
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
134 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
134 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
300 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
300 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 d

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 200 d
10.86 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
69 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
54 mpg
city
51 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
758 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
84.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
106 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
555 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L